by Tim Coffield | Apr 11, 2021 | Employment Law
North Carolina’s Lawful Use of Lawful Products Statute, N.C. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 95-28.2, prohibits employers from discriminating against employees for lawfully using lawful products during non-working hours. The law was likely originally enacted to prevent employers...
by Tim Coffield | Jan 8, 2021 | Employment Law
The North Carolina Equal Employment Practices Act (NCEEPA) prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, or handicap. The law is codified at N.C. Gen. Stat. Ann. §§ 143-422.1 to 143-422.3. The NCEEPA applies to...
by Tim Coffield | Dec 27, 2020 | Employment Law
The North Carolina Wage and Hour Act (NCWHA) governs the state-level wage and hour requirements for North Carolina employers and the corresponding rights of covered employees. The law includes requirements for minimum wages, overtime compensation, wage payments,...
by Tim Coffield | Oct 15, 2020 | Employment Law
The Virginia General Contractor Wage Law (“VGCWL”) makes general contractors on construction jobs, under certain circumstances, liable for wages owed to the employees of the general’s subcontractors. This law is an important piece of legislation to ensure that...
by Tim Coffield | Sep 15, 2020 | Employment Law
The Virginia Wage Payment Act (“VWPA”) requires employers to pay employees all compensation they are owed and to do so in a timely manner. Among other things, the VWPA requires employers to establish and comply with a pay schedule for employees that meets certain...
by Tim Coffield | Aug 15, 2020 | Employment Law
Virginia’s Whistleblower Protection Law (“VWPL”) offers strong protections for Virginia workers who report unlawful practices or refuse an employer’s order to engage in unlawful practices. The law protects a wider range of conduct than that protected under Virginia’s...
