This week, in a milestone legal decision, the U.S. Supreme Court finally held that protections under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 also apply to members of the LGBTQ community. In its clear and unambiguous ruling, the Court stated “An employer who fires an individual merely for being gay or transgender defies the law.” Here’s what you need to know:
Read MoreIn light of the economic crisis caused by COVID-19 (“coronavirus”), it’s crucial that you understand the basics about unemployment benefits and the North Carolina unemployment insurance system. Here’s what you need to know - as well as updates about potential legislation to temporarily increase or extend the amount of benefits and types of workers eligible for unemployment benefits during the crisis.
Read MoreIf you believe that you’ve been discriminated against at work due to your race, religion, nationality, gender, disability, or age, you only have days (not years) to do something about it. In fact, in most circumstances, you only have 180 days to file or you will lose your chance to bring a claim in the future. Being the victim of discrimination can be devastating and your window to find justice is small, so here’s what you need to know:
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