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Discrimination

David G. Schiller represents North Carolina employees in a wide range of employment law cases — including discrimination.

There are federal statutes that prohibit employers from discriminating on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin, and pregnancy (Title VII); age (ADEA); and disability (ADA).  It is unlawful to hire or to discharge any individual, or otherwise to discriminate against any individual with respect to his compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, because of one of these bases.  Specifically, employers cannot discriminate on in the following ways:

  • hiring and firing;
  • compensation, assignment, or classification of employees;
  • transfer, promotion, layoff, or re-hiring;
  • job advertisements;
  • recruitment;
  • fringe benefits; or
  • pay, retirement plans, and disability leave.

State law prohibits the firing of employees based race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex or handicap.

Employees who have been discriminated against may be entitled to lost wages, damages for emotional distress, and, in extreme cases, punitive damages. The employee may also seek reinstatement, promotion, or a job reassignment.

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You may call our office at (919) 789-4677 to discuss your employment law issue.

Employment Law Overview

North Carolina state law and federal law control a number of aspects of the employer-employee relationship.

It is important to remember that North Carolina is an employment-at-will state. The employment-at-will section should be read before reading the practice areas or library sections.

When issues arise, employees should consult an attorney early in the process. It is especially important for to the employee to carefully consider whether or not to resign. Resigning will likely have a negative impact on the employee’s case.

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