The North Carolina Wage and Hour Act shields employees from abusive employment practices. Among its many protections are provisions relating to overtime pay. In most
One of the best things about the Raleigh-Durham area is the availability of recreational activities, including boating opportunities. Anyone who has been to Jordan Lake,
If you or a loved one has been physically assaulted, you have the right to hold the person assaulting you financially responsible for any harms
By now, most realize that a distracted driver is at least as dangerous as a drunk driver. Even so, there are many folks who would
Although a business does not have to guarantee customer safety, it is legally obligated to take precautions against known dangers. When it fails to do
Information technology and computer professionals are increasingly common in our technology-driven society. As North Carolina’s economy becomes more dependent on computer and IT professionals, more
Employers avoid paying overtime or minimum wages to employees using a variety of methods. If a person is not an employee of a business but
All employees are either “exempt” or “non-exempt” under the North Carolina Wage and Hour Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Non-exempt employees must
The North Carolina Wage and Hour Act and Fair Labor Standards Act require employees to be paid at a rate not less than minimum wage
The North Carolina Wage and Hour Act was enacted at the same time as the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. Both laws address employee and
