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September 9, 2021

At-Will Employment and Employment Discrimination

In North Carolina, unless the employer and employee have entered into an employment contract (that is, a legally enforceable agreement of the terms and conditions of employment), employees are hired and terminated “at-will.” In other words, the employer is free to decide which candidates to hire and to reject all others, for any reason that suits the employer. Likewise, the employee is free to decide whom they want to work for and the terms of employment.

Moreover, the employer is free to decide at any time to promote, reward, demote, or dismiss any employee already working for the employer, for any reason or for no reason at all.

That said, employers may not exercise any of these rights if doing so violates equal employment opportunity laws.

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) was established via the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to administer and enforce civil rights laws against workplace discrimination. All states are required to comply with federal equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws. States and municipalities can expand protections to their citizens. North Carolina follows federal law for the most part. Be aware that laws and regulations are subject to change.

The following sections cover various anti-discrimination laws that must all be understood and followed to remain in compliance.

Meet 4 of the 20 semifinalist @NCChefShowdown chefs who will be competing at the grand finale on Aug. 8 at the Pavilion at @AngusBarn! To see a full list of competitors and to get your tickets to see them in action visit NCChefShowdown.com! pic.twitter.com/n0x4…

About 5 days ago

Huge congratulations to @chemistspirits on being the official gin of the @DaytimeEmmys! Way to make North Carolina proud! 🥂 pic.twitter.com/2cxh…

About 6 days ago

NCRLA wants to make sure you're covered with all the insurance resources! Whether it's life, health, liquor liability, or workers comp— there's the right coverage plan on the menu for you. @UHC @EMPLOYERS_Ins @CerityisHere pic.twitter.com/J3Ce…

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NCRLA President & CEO @lynnminges speaking at the first-ever North Carolina Hotel Conference, powered by @AHLA. Thank you to all NC hoteliers for joining! pic.twitter.com/TnRL…

About 2 weeks ago

Join 2021 NCRLA Chef of the Year Saif Rahman for @VidrioRaleigh's Taste Tour of Ukraine TONIGHT at 6:30pm. This special multi-course chefs’ dinner highlights the unique tastes & culture of Ukraine, with 100% of the proceeds going to support @WCKitchen. pic.twitter.com/kPbC…

About 2 weeks ago

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