Bill Summary for H 61 (2023-2024)

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Bill: ABOLISH EMPLOYMENT AT-WILL.

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Feb 7 2023

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View NCGA Bill Details2023-2024 Session
House Bill 61 (Public) Filed Tuesday, February 7, 2023
AN ACT ABOLISHING AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT AND RECOGNIZING A COVENANT OF GOOD FAITH AND FAIR DEALING IN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS.
Intro. by Logan, Autry, Harrison, Roberson.

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Enacts new GS 95-31.1 making it State public policy that the employment at-will doctrine is inconsistent with the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing that is a part of every employment contract in the state. Abolishes the doctrine of at-will employment in this state and allows an employee in this state to be fired only for just cause.