Aggrieved employees have a private right of action to sue an employer to recover wages per N.C. General Statute 95-25.22(b). This state-specific guide covers labor and employment case law, statutes, rules, and regulations that HR professionals and clients often encounterThe term "employment-at-will" simply means that unless there is a specific law to protect employees or there is an employment contract providing. In North Carolina, atwill employment means that you or your employer can end your employment at any time. The NC workers' comp system takes workplace injuries out of tort or negligence law, and generally prevents employees from suing their employer directly. Form NC4: You also need to give employees Form NC4, the North Carolina Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate, to fill out. For some city and county employees, however, their status as at-will employees is explicitly stated in the General Statutes (hereinafter G.S.). For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site. When starting a new job, employees may be asked to sign an employment contract that outlines various conditions and expectations. An enforceable employment contract for a definite term.