Bill Summary for H 751 (2021-2022)

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Bill: ABOLISH EMPLOYMENT AT-WILL.

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Apr 29 2021

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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.

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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.