by Durham Law Firm | Feb 24, 2021 | Business, Employment Law
There is no legal requirement for businesses to offer paid or unpaid vacation time to employees. Still, it is common knowledge (and common sense) that employees who occasionally take time off are more productive and engaged when they return to work. If you decide to...
by Durham Law Firm | Feb 17, 2021 | Business, Employment Law
An employee handbook is like “The Holy Grail” of your small business. This smallish book addresses the who, what, where, why, and how of your business operations. Your employee handbook protects you and your business by setting appropriate expectations and...
by Durham Law Firm | Feb 10, 2021 | Business, Employment Law
Employment agreements are essential to protect your business and your employees. These agreements create legal obligations and represent the contractual relationships between employers and employees. A word of caution, however: Not all employment agreements are the...
by Durham Law Firm | Dec 9, 2020 | Employment Law, Unemployment
With unemployment due to the pandemic, many of us in North Carolina have benefited from the Federal program to supplement our state unemployment benefits. In North Carolina, people receiving state unemployment from the Division of Employment Security (DES)...
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...
