Are you labeled an “independent contractor”? Do you work for an employer that promised you the opportunity to own your own business? Did that employer help you get started in the “business,” but now tells you what to do every day? Does the company dictate what time you go to work and what price you […]
Employment Contract
NC Court of Appeals supports employment contract claim
In Lockett v. Sister-2-Sister Solutions, Inc., the North Carolina Court of Appeals reversed the dismissal of a breach of contract claim based on the plaintiff’s employment. In this case, the plaintiff had an employment contract with the defendant that provided that he could only be fired for cause. The Court held that “an employment relationship that […]
Supreme Court affirms COA on employment at will case
In Franco v. Lipposcience, Inc., the North Carolina Supreme Court affirmed per curiam an NC Court of Appeals decision regarding employment at will. The COA had issued a split-decision earlier this year, with Judge Wynn writing for the majority and Judge Erwin dissenting. The plaintiff, who had been the VP of Marketing, was terminated and sought to […]