If you have been considering a lawsuit in order to get the money that you deserve, then you probably know that you have a pretty long road ahead of you. Not only do you need to gather all your evidence, but you need to make sure that you abide by the rules and regulations of your state. This can be pretty tricky, since many states have unique and conflicting laws. To help you out, here are some of the specific laws that you will need to follow when it comes to personal injury lawsuits in North Dakota:
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If you see an employer sexually harass one of your co-workers on a daily basis, you may wonder if there's anything you can do about it, especially if the employer threatens to fire you if you report the harassment to the company's higher-ups. Although the person being harassed should report the abuse themselves, they may fear the outcome if they do, such as losing their job or facing ostracism. You can help your fearful co-worker by contacting a sexual harassment lawyer yourself.
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Can you fire an employee for a post on social media that disparages your business? It depends. Before you pick up that pink slip, make sure that you understand the limits of what is supported by the National Labor Relations Bureau (NLRB).
Protected Concerted Activity
Whether what is being said is fair or not, if employees are griping about the workplace together on somebody's social media page, that probably counts as protected concerted activity -- which is the basis of unionization.
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