State Employee Rights

North Carolina state employees with career status (at least 24 months of service) have protections that private-sector employees don't. You cannot be terminated without "just cause," and you have the right to appeal through the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH).

With Seymour Johnson Air Force Base nearby and numerous state agencies in the region, we represent Wayne County-area state and federal employees who have been wrongfully terminated, demoted, or subjected to adverse employment actions.

State Employee Protections

• Just cause requirement — career state employees can only be terminated for just cause
• Right to appeal — appeals go to the Office of Administrative Hearings
• Grievance procedures — internal grievance processes must often be exhausted first
• Whistleblower protections — NC's Whistleblower Protection Act protects employees who report violations

Adverse Actions We Challenge

• Termination without just cause
• Demotion or involuntary transfer
• Suspension without pay
• Retaliation for reporting misconduct
• Discrimination based on protected characteristics