by Kirk Angel | Feb 13, 2019 | Employment Law, Questions and Answers
My answer: Yes, he can lawfully fire you for leaving. In fact, whether you are paid hourly or salary, non-exempt or exempt, you can be fired for leaving if your employer expects or demands that you stay beyond your shift. You mentioned a contract. If it is actually an... by Kirk Angel | Feb 11, 2019 | Employment Law, Questions and Answers
My answer: There is generally no legal duty to sign any document that an employer presents. If an employer wants to force you do sign a document, it could threaten you with termination. However, if you have already quit, then that will be a moot point. Also, in... by Kirk Angel | Feb 8, 2019 | Employment Law, Questions and Answers
My answer: The first thing you need is a legal claim. Employers have no legal duty to treat employees fairly. North Carolina, is an employment-at-will state which means you can be fired for any reason and there is no liability for the employer unless there is an... by Kirk Angel | Feb 6, 2019 | Employment Law, Questions and Answers
Two things are important for you to know in this situation. First, if you bring a report of sexual harassment in good faith to your employer, you are protected from retaliation for having brought that report. Second, once you bring forth a report of sexual harassment... by Kirk Angel | Feb 4, 2019 | Employment Law, Questions and Answers
My answer on Avvo: Yes, you can be written up, denied promotion and denied education expenses while on intermittent FMLA leave. The question is: will doing so violate the FMLA? Possibly. An employer is allowed to discipline an employee up to and including termination... by Kirk Angel | Jan 23, 2019 | Employment Law, Questions and Answers
My answer on Avvo: North Carolina is an employment-at-will state which means you can be fired (or any discipline less than fire) for any reason and there is no liability for the employer unless there is an unlawful motive for the action taken against you. Employers...