Worker’s Compensation

North Carolina law prohibits retaliation against workers who may file work-related injury claims and reveal safety hazards and wage-and-hours violations. But the state’s weak enforcement record on this Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Act jeopardizes workers’...

Working in hospitality, there are many things you could do that may lead to injuries. You could accidentally slam your hand in a doorway. You could trip and hit your head on the side of the hotel pool. You could throw your back out while cleaning the bathroom after a...

It is hard to make a living if you do not have the papers to be in the country. Many employers exploit undocumented workers, making them work long hours for little pay. If you suffer an accident in your workplace, your employer may say it is not their problem. They...

Summer is here for North Carolina, and with the warmer weather comes an increase in workplace injuries. The demand for outdoor work, like construction or landscaping, increases the risk for these labor-intensive positions. A study from the Bureau of Labor Statistics...