Employee or Independent Contractor? Understanding Misclassification Companies generally get the workers they need in two ways: they hire employees or they contract with independent service providers. When those independent providers are individuals, rather than other companies, the line between an employee and a contractor can get fuzzy. Most people understand [...]

Is Your Employer Violating Overtime Rules? As a general rule, both the North Carolina Wage and Hour Act (WHA) and the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) require employers to pay employees time and a half for work beyond 40 hours a week. If your employer has refused to pay you [...]

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 [...]

Demystifying N.C. Non-Compete Contracts and Terms Before signing a non-compete agreement in North Carolina, consult an employment attorney in Raleigh to understand the contract terms and your rights. Note: In this article, we’re talking about non-compete agreements associated with employment. Non-compete agreements also arise in the context of the sale of a [...]

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 [...]