by Durham Law Firm | Jan 9, 2017 | Business, Employment Law
Before you sign your severance agreement you should ensure that all of the details in the agreement are true and accurate. For example, you may be entitled to unused vacation time or a final paycheck. Make sure these details are included in the agreement. Once you...
by Durham Law Firm | Dec 27, 2016 | Business, Employment Law
Getting a lawyer to read over your severance agreement carefully is the smart thing to do. They may discover hidden clauses or other technical details that you would miss if you didn’t have someone else read it. Sometimes companies will attempt to use the terms of a...
by Durham Law Firm | Dec 20, 2016 | Business, Employment Law
Negotiating the terms of your severance package might not be the most enjoyable experience, but the potential payoff makes it worth it. By negotiating for a higher compensation you’ll buy yourself more time to pay all the bills and remain on an even keel while you...
by Durham Law Firm | Dec 12, 2016 | Business
Former employees who file for benefits with the North Carolina Division of Employment Security (“D.E.S.”) may be found qualified or disqualified by an adjudicator during an initial filing process. The Employer or former employee has the right to file an appeal and...
by Durham Law Firm | Aug 18, 2014 | Business
One of our colleagues had her purse stolen. A couple of days later she realized her notary seal (stamp) that she just received the day before the theft was in the purse. After checking around, it was pretty hard to get direction on what to do when this happens....
by Durham Law Firm | Jun 30, 2013 | Business
The North Carolina Legislature signed into law comprehensive reforms to the State’s unemployment insurance system (NC HB 4). These reforms will apply to new claims beginning July 1, 2013, and may have an impact on North Carolina employers. Among other things,...
