What Are Protected Activities in the Workplace?

A male employee shouts for freedom after realizing his right and protected activities in the workplace in North Carolina.

Understanding Your Rights: Protected Workplace Activities In North Carolina, most employees work under “at-will” employment, meaning an employer can generally terminate or discipline you for any reason or no reason at all. However, this power has legal limits. The North Carolina Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Act protects workers who engage in certain lawful activities, known as […]

Workplace sexual harassment in North Carolina

An employee experiencing workplace Sexual Harassment in North Carolina

Understanding and Combating Sexual Harassment in NC Workplaces Workplace sexual harassment remains a serious concern for employees across North Carolina, impacting individuals’ well-being and professional growth. Under North Carolina’s Unlawful Workplace Harassment Policy, every worker is entitled to a safe and respectful environment, shielded from discrimination, sexual harassment, or retaliation of any kind. The law […]