by Durham Law Firm | Sep 9, 2014 | Unemployment
In the past year and a half, many changes have been made to North Carolina unemployment law, making it more difficult to receive unemployment benefits if you resign from your job. Adding to the confusion, the “old” law wasn’t removed from the NC Legislature / Division...
by Durham Law Firm | Mar 27, 2014 | Unemployment
The majority of contested NC unemployment benefits cases we handle involve the following situation: 1) The Claimant (former employee) files for unemployment benefits. 2) The Employer gives the Division of Employment Security information showing that the Claimant...
by Durham Law Firm | Jan 9, 2014 | Unemployment
Congress, which allowed extended benefits to expire as of Dec. 28, is considering new legislation that would restore those benefits. The bill being considered by the U.S. Senate includes a provision that would make North Carolina’s unemployed eligible for extended...
by Durham Law Firm | Sep 7, 2013 | Unemployment
In any industry in which there is more than one company performing the same task, companies distinguish themselves from the competition by what they do differently. Dunkin Donuts and Krispy Kreme perform essentially the same function, yet Krispy Kreme is known for...
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,...