California labor laws apply to most every worker working in California regardless of where your employer is located. Hiring out of state employees in North Carolina can cause complex issues.Employment laws can vary dramatically between states. If the employee is discharged in California, then the law requires employers to provide any and all compensation due at the time of separation. Advice of a licensed North Carolina attorney who concentrates in the area of Labor and Employment or Workers' Compensation. Federal law prohibits public sector employers from requiring union membership or dues payments. Note: This article was published in the October 2009 issue of the North Carolina eAuthority. Topics. It's time to whip out your employee termination checklist to see what you need to do.