ABOLISH EMPLOYMENT AT-WILL.

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House Bill 751 (Public) Filed Thursday, April 29, 2021
AN ACT ABOLISHING AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT AND RECOGNIZING A COVENANT OF GOOD FAITH AND FAIR DEALING IN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS.
Intro. by Logan, Autry, Brown, Roberson.

Status: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action) (May 3 2021)
H 751

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Apr 29 2021 - View Summary

    Includes whereas clauses.

    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. Abolishes the doctrine of at-will employment in this state and allows an employee to be fired only for just cause.