Live Webinar – Top 10 Things To Look For In A N.C. Physician’s Contract

We invite you to attend The Noble Law’s Top 10 Things To Look For In A N.C. Physician’s Contract webinar. North Carolina employment attorney Katie Abernethy will outline the typical components of a physician’s contract, highlighting benefits they should advocate for and restrictions they should avoid. The webinar will be hosted via Teams Live on January 7, 2021 at 5:00 PM.  As an employment law firm local to the Research Triangle, The Noble Law is committed to leveling the …
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Can My Employer Force Me to Get Vaccinated for COVID-19?

Earlier this month, drug manufacturers Pfizer and Moderna made medical history when they obtained FDA approvals for their vaccines designed to prevent COVID-19 infection. Science never stops, and there are many others currently in Phase 3 of clinical trials at this moment. With the speed at which the vaccines are being developed and the politics surrounding them, many people have questions about their safety and if their employer can require that they get vaccinated. When it comes to mandating COVID-19 …
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What is the Difference Between Mediation and Arbitration?

Mediation and Arbitration

Alternative dispute resolution, or ADR, refers to several different methods for resolving disputes between parties out of court – including mediation and arbitration. These methods allow parties to reach a settlement while avoiding litigation, which is often time-consuming and costly. Alternative dispute resolution allows the disputing parties to discuss their grievances in the presence of a neutral third party and hear each other’s positions to arrive at solutions upon which they all agree. As court calendars continue to become overwhelmed, …
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What medical protections do I have in the workplace?

Read our blog to find out what medical protections you have in the workplace regarding privacy, time off, and accommodations.
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Changes to New York State Paid Leave Policies

The Noble Law’s New York based Partner, Cathryn Harris-Marchesi, details changes to New York paid leave laws regarding safe and sick leave.
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NC-NELA Response to Proposed Independent Contractor Classification Changes

The North Carolina section of the National Employment Lawyers Association comment on proposed changed to independent contractor classification.
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg Impact Spotlight Series, Part 1

The news of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing weighted heavily on our office this past September. In honor, we are publishing a multi-part series on her accomplishments for women.
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U.S. Department of Labor Proposes Change to Independent Contractor Classification

Noble Law attorneys Laura Noble, and Evan Dancy discuss the proposed changes to language regarding independent contractors in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
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Celebrating Labor Day and the History of the Labor Movement

The Noble Law celebrates Labor Day and worker achievements throughout American history.
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30 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act

July 26th, the Noble Law Firm recognizes the 30-year anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that President George H.W. Bush signed into law. This federal mandate was monumental in changing the lives of individuals with disabilities in the United States. The ADA requires governments, businesses, and public areas to be accessible and provided guidelines for how employers must provide fair, inclusive treatment and even the playing field for workers with disabilities. From accessible parking spaces and wheelchair ramps, to less visible modifications of policies and barring disability discrimination in the workplace.  Above and beyond what other civil rights legislation had required, the ADA …
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