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Discovery – what is it?
Discovery – what is it? Litigation involves a phase called “discovery.” During this time, the parties can request and exchange information related to the case. There are several elements of discovery – interrogatories, requests for...
I think I was wrongfully terminated? What now?
I think I was wrongfully terminated? What now? If you have been fired from your job, how do you know if the termination was legal or illegal? An illegal firing is called a wrongful termination....
Smoking in the Workplace
Smoking in the Workplace Many questions arise about smoking in the workplace. Do employers have a legal right to prohibit their employees from smoking while at work? When and where does the law allow employees...
Ageism and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
Ageism and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 Dr. Robert Butler, who died in 2010, is recognized around the world as the first to coin the term “ageism.” Butler worked throughout his life...
North Carolina’s HB2
North Carolina’s HB2 In March 2016, North Carolina's Governor Pat McCrory signed into law HB2 or the Public Facility Privacy and Security Act. The Act requires that in government buildings individuals must use restrooms that...
The Fair Labor Standards Act and the Supreme Court Case
The Fair Labor Standards Act and the Supreme Court Case Encino Motorcars, LLC v. Navarro, 579 U.S. ___ (2016) A recent Supreme Court case, Encino Motorcars, LLC v. Navarro, decided on June 20, 2016, attempted...
THE STANDARD OF CONDUCT FOR PARTNERS IN A PARTNERSHIP
THE STANDARD OF CONDUCT FOR PARTNERS IN A PARTNERSHIP WHAT IS A PARTNERSHIP? One type of business structure is a partnership. But what really is a partnership? The Uniform Partnership Act defines a partnership as...
HOW DOES FEDERAL LAW PROTECT THE DISABLED IN THE WORKPLACE?
HOW DOES FEDERAL LAW PROTECT THE DISABLED IN THE WORKPLACE? This statement has often proven true in our daily lives and it is especially true for the disabled in the workforce. Many people have heard...
Arbitration VS. Mediation – Two Ways to Settle Your Dispute Outside of the Courtroom
Arbitration VS. Mediation - Two Ways to Settle Your Dispute Outside of the Courtroom Although most are familiar with the trial as a way to settle disputes, there are alternative ways to settle disputes without...
WHAT IS GINA?
WHAT IS GINA? One of the newest moves at the federal level in employment law is the Genetic Information Non-discrimination Act of 2008, or simply known as GINA. This law is similar to other federal...