Employee Discipline: North Carolina
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
Authors: Amie Flowers Carmack and Daniel J. Palmieri, K&L Gates LLP
Summary
This guide provides an overview of laws relevant to employee discipline in North Carolina, including the at-will employment doctrine and its limitations; discrimination, retaliation and whistleblower protections; and procedural regulations for drug testing. It also covers guidelines for handling off-duty conduct and concealed handguns in the workplace.