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Can I Sue My Employer for Emotional Distress?

If you’ve suffered a workplace injury and are dealing with emotional distress, you may be wondering, Can I sue my employer for emotional distress? The short answer in North Carolina is no—workers’ compensation laws prevent employees from suing their...

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What to Know About Amazon Workers’ Comp’

As the world’s largest retailer, Amazon employs more than 1.3 million people, according to a 2021 report. While any employer with that many workers should expect some workplace injuries, many Amazon workers face particularly hazardous conditions. If you’ve been...

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What Are Salary Continuation Benefits?

Salary continuance is an employer-funded arrangement that keeps an employee on payroll for a defined period, typically 4 to 26 weeks. Employers use salary continuance to provide regular pay during short-term disability leave or to structure severance payments in...

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