”Three can keep a secret, if two of them are dead.” – Thomas Jefferson ACTION ITEM FOR EMPLOYERS: All provisions of trade secret and confidentiality covenants contained in employee agreements must be revised to provide a notice concerning the whistle-blower provision of the Defend Trade Secret Act, if the employer wants to enjoy the benefits...
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Raleigh Business Law and Asset Protection Blog

QUICK LAW CHECK-UP: Does your North Carolina company have workers’ compensation insurance or is it exempt? 1. Three (3) or more employees triggers requirement for workers compensation insurance – corporate officers are included. 2. Part-time employees are counted as full employees for purposes of the WCA threshold; 3. Independent contractors can be counted as employees...
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