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North Carolina

North Carolina workers: scared; biz leaders: fingers crossed

01/27/2009

The economic meltdown has North Carolinians caught in the grip of fear and insecurity, but state business leaders are cautiously optimistic things could turn around sooner rather than later.

OK to transfer worker on FMLA intermittent leave, as long as compensation remains same

01/27/2009

The FMLA allows employers to move employees taking intermittent leave to positions that make it easier for the employers. If you do so, just make sure that the temporary position has equivalent pay and benefits. It does not have to have equivalent duties.

Choosing among well-qualified candidates? Consider diverse panel to make decision

01/27/2009

Sometimes employers have the delightful problem of having several qualified candidates for a position or promotion. But that good problem can turn into a legal nightmare if an employer winds up fighting discrimination claims from a passed-over applicant. One approach that helps guard against discrimination charges is to have a diverse panel help make the hiring decision.

Stick with objective assessments to ensure your processes aren’t swayed by bias

01/27/2009

Assessing employee performance or potential using subjective measures is one of the fastest ways to wind up in court. Employers that stick with objective, carefully tailored assessments are much less likely to lose bias lawsuits because there’s little chance for hidden bias to creep into the process.

Accept worker-provided FMLA form, then question the content

01/27/2009

These days, employees are incredibly well-informed when it comes to their rights. In the following case, an employee found an FMLA certification form online and used it.

Settling FMLA case? Prepare to prove it’s a fair deal

01/27/2009

Chances are that a court won’t approve an FMLA case settlement unless the employer can show that the amount it is paying the employee isn’t less than the cost to comply would have been in the first place.

Charlotte-Meck to run criminal checks on current employees

01/27/2009

After a teacher was caught using heroin in an elementary school classroom, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools decided it needed to do more than check newly hired employees for criminal records.

Court rules North Carolina law revives lost EEOC complaint

01/27/2009

Think again if you believe you’re in the clear after a former employee misses a shot at filing a Title VII discrimination suit by waiting too long. Even if an employee waits more than 90 days to sue after the EEOC dismissed his case, that employee may have another bite at the apple—in the form of a North Carolina wrongful discharge lawsuit.

Former police officer repays missing youth-program funds

01/27/2009

A former Greensboro police officer has repaid $16,600 that disappeared from a fund he directed. David Andrew Moore made the payment after being found guilty of failing to discharge his duties.

Jobless claims crash unemployment comp system

01/27/2009

States—such as North Carolina—that have moved to electronic filing for unemployed workers have learned what can happen when too many people try to use the e-filing systems at the same time.