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What is the Law Regarding Employment in Elizabeth City?

Employment law in Elizabeth City regulates relationships between employer and employees, and independent contractors. This area of law regulates such employment issues as hiring procedures, wage amounts, and termination. Employment law in Elizabeth City should be understood by employers and employees.

"At-Will" vs. Contract Employment Terms

Employment is typically considered to be "at-will", although at times the employer and employee may have an employment contract preventing termination before it expires. In "at-will" employment, either the employer or the worker can terminate the job at any time, just as long as the reasons for doing so are not illegal. Laws of both the state and federal government determine which employment terms are valid and enforceable should there be a contract between the Elizabeth City employee and employer.

Anti-Discrimination laws in Elizabeth City

The laws applicable for citizens of Elizabeth City usually make discrimination illegal at any phase of employment, such as hiring, working environment, and terminations. Individuals who live in the city of Elizabeth City are required to follow laws which employers from discriminating based on specific classes. These classes include race, gender, disability, national origin, and age.

A claim regarding discrimination may be heard at an administrative agency like EEOC. Many lawyers specialize in the field of employment discrimination.

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Life in Elizabeth City

Elizabeth City, North Carolina is a city in Camden County. It has a population of about 21,000 people, as of a 2009 Census estimate.

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