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attorney-client privilege
10Nov

What is Attorney-Client Privilege?

Attorney-client privilege is crucial to your case. This protects your conversations with your attorney from getting to the other side. Can AI...

performance reviews
10Nov

Can Workplace Discrimination Happen Through Performance Reviews?

Can Workplace Discrimination Happen Through Performance Reviews? Yes, workplace discrimination can occur through performance reviews. An employer may violate employment discrimination laws...

ai hurt my case
04Nov

Can Connecting My Devices to AI Hurt My Case?

There are a lot of AI platforms that people can connect to their phones, laptops, and tablets. These AI platforms can be...

FMLA qualification Alabama and Georgia
03Nov

Who Qualifies for FMLA and What It Covers

Who Qualifies for FMLA in Alabama and Georgia? When an employee needs time away from work because of a serious health condition,...

AI
28Oct

Should I Use AI To Help Organize My Case Before Talking to a Lawyer?

AI has become unavoidable for some and a fixture for others. It is very tempting when going through a difficult time to...

section 1981 vs Title VII
22Oct

What is the Difference Between Section 1981 and Title VII?

Section 1981 vs Title VII: What's the Difference? Quick answer: Title VII and Section 1981 can both protect employees against racial discrimination,...

Title IX Rights
20Oct

Employment Rights Title IX Gives to School and College Employees

What Title IX Rights Protect School and College Employees? Quick answer: Title IX prohibits sex discrimination in education programs and activities that...

north carolina wage and hour act
14Oct

The North Carolina Wage and Hour Act Is Good For Employees

Raleigh employment law attorney Kathryn Abernethy details why the North Carolina Wage and Hour Act is good for employees! The North Carolina...

anti-DEI executive orders
09Oct

How Do Anti-DEI Executive Orders Affect Private Employers and Workers?

Anti-DEI Executive Orders: What Workers Need to Know Quick answer: Recent anti-DEI executive orders have changed federal policy and created new requirements...

gender discrimination
03Oct

Can I Suffer From Gender Discrimination If My Company Does Not Let Me Work From Home Post Childbirth?

Pregnancy and gender discrimination can happen rampantly in today's work world even if you work from home. Working from home doesn't mean...

right to discuss pay
02Oct

What is the NLRA and Your Right to Discuss Pay and Working Conditions?

The NLRA: Your Right to Discuss Pay and Working Conditions Quick answer: The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) is a federal law...

severance packages
30Sep

My Coworkers and I Were All Given Severance Packages What Should We Do Before We Sign?

Raleigh, North Carolina employment attorney Kathryn Abernethy helps explain what you should do if you and your coworkers are presented with severance...

DEI programs
29Sep

Are DEI Programs Still Legal?

Quick answer: DEI programs are not entirely illegal, but their legality depends heavily on program structure and sector. Programs using race-, gender-,...

bad to illegal
23Sep

When Does My Situation at Work Go From Bad to Illegal?

A hostile work environment isn't always illegal. It might be awful and a horrible place to work, but not illegal. North Carolina...

sarbanes-oxley
16Sep

What Remedies Can a Successful Sarbanes-Oxley Claim Recover?

Sarbanes-Oxley (Sox) cases can be very complicated, but very beneficial to executives. North Carolina attorney Kathryn Abernethy explains what a person can...

racial harassment
10Sep

What’s the Legal Difference Between Racial Harassment and Racial Discrimination?

Racial Harassment vs. Racial Discrimination: The Legal Difference Quick answer: Racial discrimination is an adverse employment decision based on race, such as...

sarbanes-oxley retaliation
09Sep

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....

Firing AI
07Sep

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...

whistleblower
01Sep

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...

Georgia Whistleblower Act
31Aug

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...

Sarbanes-Oxley
26Aug

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...

employment misclassification
25Aug

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...

LGBTQ employees
17Aug

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...

common workplace issues
14Aug

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...