Protecting The Rights Of Employees and Workers Challenging Broad Employer Severance Provisions NLRB Says Broad Confidentiality or Non-Disparagement Provisions in Severance Agreements Not Enforceable  The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is an independent federal agency that protects employees’ rights in the workplace vis-à-vis employers, unions, and other employees. One of [...]

Identifying Your Employment Status Am I An Employee? At-will employment notwithstanding, employees enjoy a range of protections under federal and North Carolina law. The Fair Labor Standards Act and the North Carolina Wage and Hours Act require employers to pay at least minimum wage, pay overtime, and adhere to a [...]

NC Non-Compete Law: Demystifying Legal Terminology Understanding Your Non-Compete Agreement Non-compete agreements are not particularly common outside of specific industries and particular positions, but they provoke a lot of anxiety when they do appear. The questions we hear most often in consultations about employment and severance agreements revolve around non-compete [...]

I Work from Home. What Remote Work Policies Apply to Me? Legal Questions For The New Working World Are you aware of your remote work policies? Remote work was already expanding, but since the COVID pandemic, more workers than ever are skipping the office and commuting down the hall to [...]

Understanding Wrongful Termination Getting fired is never pleasant. But it’s not usually illegal. If you think you’ve been wrongfully terminated, you should consult an an employment lawyer in Raleigh as soon as possible. Waiting could endanger your right to seek compensation. At Miller Law, we can help you understand whether [...]