What to Know If You’ve Been Fired – Raleigh, NC Employment Lawyers

What to Know If You’ve Been Fired - Raleigh, NC Employment Lawyers Getting fired is always upsetting. Sometimes it’s confusing. Here’s what to know when you’re facing a “pink slip.”   North Carolina is an “at-will employment” state. And so is every other state except Montana. That means that you [...]

2023-10-04T04:55:38+00:00September 14th, 2022|

Employment Lawyer, Raleigh NC

Employment Lawyer, Raleigh NC If you have been a victim of wrongful termination, wage loss, discrimination, retaliation or harassment in the workplace, then the experienced lawyers at Miller Law Group can help you. Both state and federal law protect employees from being mistreated by their employers.  Miller Law Group represents [...]

2023-10-05T16:39:35+00:00September 22nd, 2020|

What is Sexual Harassment?

Typically, sexual harassment takes place when an employer, supervisor, client or co-worker elicits sexual favors or makes sexual advances in exchange for employment benefits.  Another example is when an employer, supervisor, client or co-worker uses sexual advances to create a hostile work environment.

2019-10-23T22:04:04+00:00October 23rd, 2019|

Reporting Illegal Kickbacks in Medicare and Medicaid Fraud

Whistleblowers who report illegal kickbacks involving the Medicare and Medicaid programs, may be entitled to receive and monetary reward and protection against workplace retaliation. The Anti-Kickback statutes prohibits any remuneration or benefit for referring or incentivizes the referral of Medicare and Medicaid patents. A violation of the Anti-Kickback statute is considered a false claim under [...]

2019-06-12T21:02:36+00:00June 12th, 2019|

Whistleblowers Know Your Rights

Reporting fraud can be complex and not without risk.  Therefore, it is important to speak with as experienced whistleblower lawyer before reporting information about any wrongdoing. A whistleblower’s privacy is important and the attorney client privilege keeps all discussions confidential and allows an evaluation of your case private.  There are many laws that protect whistleblowers, [...]

2019-06-05T20:47:19+00:00June 5th, 2019|

North Carolina Whistleblower Protection Lawyer

North Carolina is an employee at-will state, meaning most employees may be fired for any reason or not reason at all.  However, there are common law exceptions and statutory exceptions to the employee at-will doctrine. Common law is law that is created by the courts.  North Carolina recognizes the public policy exception to the at-will [...]

2019-01-22T21:20:46+00:00January 22nd, 2019|

It’s Your Job – Don’t Tolerate Discrimination

Have you been discriminated against at your job or place of employment? Tired of not receiving fair pay like others who have your same credentials? Does your boss makes inappropriate jokes, comments or statements?  If so, there is something you can do about it. North Carolina and federal law protect employees who have been discriminated [...]

2018-07-24T20:00:16+00:00July 24th, 2018|

Wrongful Termination in North Carolina: Discrimination

North Carolina is an employee at will state.  This means that in North Carolina an employee can be fired for any reason, or no reason at all.  However, an exception to the employee at-will rule is discrimination. North Carolina law prohibits employers from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, age, HIV [...]

2018-07-18T20:30:14+00:00July 18th, 2018|

Why do employers need to carry workers’ compensation?

Workers' compensation insurance helps protect employees. The insurance covers things like the loss of limbs, illnesses, injuries caused at work due to strain or repetitive motions, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, death, medical treatment and liability coverage against lawsuits. For businesses with employees, this can be one more expense that seems unnecessary, but it is required by [...]

2017-02-24T10:23:00+00:00February 24th, 2017|

Lien Protections for Contractors

What happens when you aren't paid for work you've already performed? If you're a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier to a building project, you have several options open to you. The main tool used by builders, suppliers, and designers is the lien on real property or lien on funds. A lien on real property is essentially [...]

2016-06-10T15:33:56+00:00June 10th, 2016|
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