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Introduction to North Carolina Labor Laws
North Carolina labor laws protect employee rights. This page helps you understand what you should know.
Always speak with North Carolina employment lawyers for legal advice.
North Carolina Break Laws
Break laws in North Carolina address breaks during the day and hours allowed to work.
Breaks During Day
North Carolina employers don’t have to offer breaks during the day.
Hours Allowed to Work
Employees can work unlimited hours without taking a break.
Here’s an article about North Carolina employee breaks.
North Carolina Overtime Laws
North Carolina employers must pay employees overtime for workweeks exceeding 40 hours.
North Carolina Wage and Hour Laws
North Carolina Wage and Hour Act
The North Carolina Wage and Hour Act protects employee paychecks when wages are promised.
This web page contains the entire text of the North Carolina Wage and Hour Act.
Minimum Wage
North Carolina’s minimum wage is $7.25 per hour.
Overtime Pay
North Carolina’s overtime pay rate is 1.5 times the prevailing wages. Salaried employees don’t receive overtime pay.
Unpaid Wages
North Carolina unpaid wages must be resolved after an employee’s termination or resignation, even if they don’t provide 2 weeks’ notice. Otherwise, employers can face a civil claim under state statutes.
Hours in Day
North Carolina employers don’t have to pay employees for overtime hours in a day.
Here’s an article about hours worked and overtime.
North Carolina Child Labor Laws
North Carolina child labor laws offer work protections for minors. Children must be at least age 14 to work, including scheduling and hours.
At-Will Employment
North Carolina follows an at-will employment doctrine. Employees can leave without providing two weeks’ notice .
North Carolina Leave Laws
North Carolina leave laws are limited. Here are a few important notes:
Annual Leave
North Carolina doesn’t have state-specific annual leave laws.
Bereavement Leave
North Carolina doesn’t have state rules on bereavement leave.
Holidays
North Carolina doesn’t require employers to offer holiday pay or time off.
Sick Leave
North Carolina doesn’t have state-specific sick leave laws. However, employees might take time off for medical reasons, such as COVID-19, under federal rules.
Paid Time Off
North Carolina doesn’t have state-specific paid time off laws.
North Carolina Specific Labor Laws
North Carolina-specific labor laws also require employers to post specific signs in a conspicuous worksite location. This web page offers downloads of posters North Carolina employers must display.
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