North Carolina law protects workers from unfair treatment on the job. Per N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 143-422.1 to 143-422.3, employers can’t discriminate based on race, faith, national origin, age, gender, or disability. Here’s the catch – while the Equal Employment Practices Act sets the rules, you can’t sue directly under it. But if you get fired for a reason that goes against these principles, you might have grounds for a wrongful termination case.
REDA (that’s the Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Act) adds another layer of protection. Your boss can’t punish you for speaking up about workplace issues or helping with investigations. Think of it as whistleblower protection.
The Labor Department keeps tabs on all this stuff. But honestly? If you’re dealing with workplace discrimination, you’ll want to talk to an employment lawyer who knows these laws.
For reference: NCEEPA – N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 143-422.1 to 143-422.3
The statutes mentioned establish clear parameters for workplace conduct and subsequent remedies available to aggrieved parties.
