Legal Question in Employment Law in North Carolina

Dismissed from work for applying to other jobs

Does a company have the right to fire a worker for applying for other jobs? If

not, what would be the legal action taken to receive compensation?


Asked on 6/26/06, 4:01 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lynn Coleman Attorney-Mediator

Re: Dismissed from work for applying to other jobs

Yes, North Carolina is a "right to work" state, which means that an employer can fire you for any reason which is not discriminatory.

Please seek legal advice specific to your situation froma local attorney. You may actually have a discrimination claim. If you do not, you may not be precluded from seeking unemployment compensation. Certain deadlines exist and you need to seek prompt, specific legal advice.

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Answered on 6/26/06, 10:32 pm


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