North Carolina Questions and Answers

Non-Compete Question
I signed a non-compete agreement but did not receive a copy of it? Is it still enforceable? I have only been with this Mortgage Broker for six months, received no training and work on a straight commi...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 16, 2004 6:28 PM [EST]  |  applies to North Carolina

fired for not signing non compete
I worked for a company for over two years as regional sales manager. It is a small franchised company and i worked directly for the owner of the NC, VA, WV, MD territory. I was given the impression at...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 7, 2004 3:25 PM [EST]  |  applies to North Carolina

at will- right to work state
In lay mans term can you explain what an "at will" state means and what are the employees rights under this law?
1 answer  |  asked Jul 31, 2004 2:18 PM [EST]  |  applies to North Carolina

slander
I called legal aid and was given a name of a lawyer in hendersonville. It seems there are not many employment related lawyers out here. Well, I met with this lawyer and told him my story about being f...
1 answer  |  asked Jul 31, 2004 2:01 PM [EST]  |  applies to North Carolina

I am willing to pay for a consultation if there is hope.
I signed a very binding non compete agreement prior to employment. The agreement was between myself and the company. The company was sold two years ago and I was terminated two weeks ago. The reason g...
1 answer  |  asked Jul 9, 2004 05:24 AM [EST]  |  applies to North Carolina

defamation/slander
What are my rights? I was hired by a local LTC facility as a RN. During the paperwork orientation, I was told after the 3 hour break that they would not be able to hire me because I had a bad referenc...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 15, 2004 4:10 PM [EST]  |  applies to North Carolina

My name is Timothy Tyler, I was employed at Homedepot for approximately six weeks. I worked approxim
IS THIS A DISCRIMINATION ENOUGH FOR A CASE?
1 answer  |  asked Jun 1, 2004 2:28 PM [EST]  |  applies to North Carolina

Verbal promise of bonus not being paid.
I'm the General Manager of a Restaurant Franchise. I was hired with the verbal promise of a annual bonus of 3 percent. The owner has not upheld his agreement. I have contacted old general managers and...
1 answer  |  asked May 19, 2004 10:45 AM [EST]  |  applies to North Carolina

hostile work environment?
For almost 8 months now I have made several oral and written complaints to management of the company I work for about another employee (african american) that has been disrespectful to her boss and ot...
1 answer  |  asked May 19, 2004 10:19 AM [EST]  |  applies to North Carolina

Initial Disclosure?
I have a couple of things I'm unsure of. One is when submitting first initial disclosure to defendants, how much information do I have to include? I am aware that I must reveal witnesses and documents...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 7, 2004 7:11 PM [EST]  |  applies to North Carolina