North Carolina law protects employees who engage in certain protected activities from employer retaliation. A lawsuit claiming that your business retaliated against an employee is serious. If the employee is successful in court, the consequences could include significant damages and fees. Fortunately, there are ways to protect your business against these claims....

North Carolina law protects employees who engage in certain protected activities from employer retaliation. A lawsuit claiming that your business retaliated against an employee is serious. If the employee is successful in court, the consequences could include significant damages and fees. Fortunately, there are ways to protect your business against these claims....

Many employers retain the services of independent contractors rather than employees, and for a number of important reasons. Contractors may only be needed for certain jobs or to fulfill a temporary need. Or the work in question may need to be completed but is not sufficient to sustain a lasting employment relationship....