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North Carolina and Federal law requires employees to be paid overtime for each hour worked in excess of 40 in a given week. However, there are exceptions to these rules that employers often use for managers or assistant managers. Ensuring a company is properly labeling employees as exempt requires a
Employers are required to pay non-exempt employees a minimum wage of $7.25 per hour and overtime at a rate of “not less than one and one-half times the regular rate at which he is employed.” Employees are required to be paid for all hours worked; employees cannot be permitted to
Maginnis Howard no longer practices family law. This blog is for informational purposes only. Post-separation support is a form of financial support generally provided early in a case to ensure a dependent spouse will have their needs met prior to an alimony award. Eligibility for post-separation financial support following a
Maginnis Howard no longer practices family law. This blog is for informational purposes only. Post-separation support has been described as temporary alimony. It is financial support paid to a person from a spouse for a specific date or until alimony is determined. Post-separation support or alimony is not awarded in
The Fair Labor Standards Act is a federal statute that regulates minimum wages, maximum hours, and child labor. The goal of the Fair Labor Standards Act is to secure “a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work.” The North Carolina Wage and Hour Act essentially mirrors the Fair Labor
Maginnis Howard is a North Carolina consumer protection law firm representing those wrongfully contacted by debt collectors or collection agencies. If you are being mistreated by a debt collector or a collection agency, contact the consumer advocate attorneys at Maginnis Howard. We can determine if you have a claim under
There are various types of civil restraining orders in North Carolina. North Carolina General Statute Chapter 50B provides a restraining order for domestic violence offenses. Chapter 50C deals with stalking and other offenses committed without the requisite domestic relationship. Domestic violence restraining orders (DVPO) are commonly used to protect victims
Employees often work hours in excess of forty (40) hours per week. Even if the employee is entitled to overtime wages (paid at one and one half times their regular hourly rate), employees may be reluctant to assert their right to overtime because they have no records showing that they
North Carolina law dictates a time limit for those who want to file a civil suit. This time limit is called the “statute of limitations.” Failure to file within the time limit usually results in the case being dismissed. The statute of limitations is relatively easy to determine for folks
Filing a Chapter 7 petition for bankruptcy can be a difficult experience. However, there remains a huge benefit for you that offsets the frustration, embarrassment, and emotional strain of bankruptcy called a “discharge”. Also known as a “fresh start”, bankruptcy discharge means creditors can no longer harass you with collection