Is There a Burden of Proof in a Sarbanes-Oxley Retaliation Case?
Sarbanes-Oxley can be complicated, but North Carolina retaliation attorney Kathryn Abernethy explains what if anything needs to be proven in a case....
AI in Firing: Can an Algorithm Discriminate?
Quick answer: Yes, a firing algorithm can discriminate. Automated performance tracking systems can penalize protected groups, including workers with disabilities or those...
What Steps Should a Whistleblower Take Before Taking Any Action?
Sometimes it's more important what you do before blowing the whistle than after. North Carolina whistleblower attorney Kathryn Abernethy talks about what...
What is the Georgia Whistleblower Act?
Quick answer: The Georgia Whistleblower Act (O.C.G.A. § 45-1-4) protects public sector employees from workplace retaliation after reporting fraud, waste, abuse, or...
Who Does Sarbanes-Oxley Support And How Does It Work?
Sarbanes-Oxley is a federal law that has been helping employees protect themselves from retaliation for decades. How does it protect them? North...
How to Tell If You’re Misclassified by Your Employer
5 Signs Your Employer Misclassified You as an Independent Contractor Quick answer: You may be misclassified as an independent contractor if your...
Do LGBTQ Employees Have Any Protections in North Carolina
LGBTQ employees do not have any extra protections in North Carolina. What are their options? Employment attorney Kathryn Abernethy explains what options...
The Most Common Workplace Issues in Georgia and How to Address Them
Common Georgia Workplace Issues and How to Fix Them Quick answer: The most common Georgia workplace issues include worker misclassification, wage and...
How Does North Carolina Equal Employment Practices Act Work with Federal Anti Discrimination Law?
The North Carolina Equal Employment Practices Act is not the best statute to help employees. Federal laws can be better for wrongful...
Can Comments, Jokes, or Text Messages Count as Workplace Sexual Harassment?
Can Comments, Jokes, or Texts Count as Sexual Harassment? TL;DR: Yes, comments, jokes, and text messages can all constitute workplace sexual harassment...
Is North Carolina an Employment At-Will State?
North Carolina employment law attorney Kathryn Abernethy discusses whether North Carolina is an employment at-will state. The short answer is, yes it...
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Workplace Discrimination
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Workplace Discrimination TL;DR: Workplace artificial intelligence can streamline hiring and performance management, but it also risks...
What Is REDA And How Does It Help Employees?
The North Carolina Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Act, or REDA, protects North Carolina employees from retaliation by their employers. North Carolina employment attorney,...
A Life That Touched So Many: Charlie To
Some people leave accomplishments. Some leave memories. Charlie left behind something even greaterâpeople whose lives are better because they had the privilege of knowing...
What Is Constructive Discharge in Employment Law?
What Is Constructive Discharge in Employment Law? Quick answer: Constructive discharge happens when an employer deliberately creates working conditions so intolerable that...
What Kind of Retaliation is Legally Covered?
Retaliation is more complicated than your boss not liking you and firing you over something you said. Each state is different, and...
The Negative Effects of Gender Discrimination
According to a poll conducted by TNS Research Surveys, 68% of women in America say they believe gender discrimination is something that happens in the workplace. Despite the passage of the Civil Rights Act and the Equal Pay Act more than 50 years ago, millions of women across the country still fe…
Are There Common Industries in North Carolina Where You See the Most Whistleblower Retaliation?
Is there an industry that has more whistleblower retaliation than all the rest? North Carolina whistleblower attorney, Kathryn Abernethy, talks about the...
What to Do When HR Ignores Your Harassment Complaint
HR Ignored Your Sexual Harassment Complaint â Now What? Quick answer: If HR dismisses your sexual harassment complaint, document all incidents and...
What is the North Carolina Whistleblower Protection Act?
What Is the North Carolina Whistleblower Protection Act? Quick answer: The North Carolina Whistleblower Protection Act (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 126-84 through...
How Power Imbalances Affect Sexual Harassment at Work
The Link Between Power Imbalances and Sexual Harassment at Work Quick answer: Power imbalances at work happen when one person controls another's...
What Are Some Common Mistakes Employees Make Before They Ever Call an Attorney?
What Are Some Common Mistakes Employees Make Before They Ever Call an Attorney? North Carolina employment attorney, Kathryn Abernethy, discusses a key...
A $1.9 Million Lesson: Why Public Employers Can’t Punish Employees for Their First Amendment Protected Opinions
Last week, the University of Tennessee System agreed to pay former anthropology professor Tamar Shirinian nearly $1.9 million to settle a lawsuit...
What Laws Does North Carolina Have That Protect Employees Against Whistleblower Retaliation?
What Laws Does North Carolina Have That Protect Employees Against Whistleblower Retaliation? North Carolina has a very robust set of state laws...