North Carolina Protects Against Employer Retaliation Discrimination

Posted on June 1, 2020 by

State Update Overview

Date Updated May 2020
Labor Law Update The North Carolina Labor Law Poster is now updated with a revised Minimum Wage + OSHA Notice.
What Changed The notice outlines updated employee protection from retaliation as well as more information on how to file a retaliation complaint.
Mandatory or Non-Mandatory Mandatory
Updated Poster North Carolina Labor Law Poster

As of May 2020, North Carolina Department of Labor issued a revision to their Minimum Wage + OSHA Notice, focusing on protection from retaliatory employment discrimination. Under the Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Act (REDA), employers may not retaliate against an employee who files a claim or complaint or initiates an inquiry such as:

  • Workers’ Compensation Claims
  • Wage and Hour Complaints
  • Occupational Safety and Health Complaints
  • Mine Safety and Health Complaints
  • Genetic Testing Discrimination
  • Sickle Cells or Hemoglobin C Carriers Discrimination
  • N.C. National Guard Service Discrimination
  • Participation in the Juvenile Justice System
  • Exercising Rights Under Domestic Violence Laws
  • Pesticide Regulation Complaints
  • Drug Paraphernalia Complaints

Individuals who believe they have been victim to discrimination under these circumstances can file a claim withing 180 days of the retaliation date or learn more at www.labor.nc.gov or call 1-800-NC-LABOR.

All businesses within the State of North Carolina must display the new Minimum Wage + OSHA Notice along with other state-mandated posting requirements where it is sufficiently accessible and viewable to all employees. This change has been reflected in our North Carolina & Federal Labor Law Poster and does require an immediate mandatory update. Failure to meet compliance and display the updated poster could result in fines.

Order the North Carolina & Federal Labor Law Poster to immediately include this required update.

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