Is it a law in North Carolina for employers to give cost of living raises to their employees?

Full question:

Is it a law in the state of North Carolina for employers to give cost of living raises to their employees?

  • Category: Employment
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  • State: North Carolina

Answer:

Article 2, Salaries, Promotions, and Leave of State Employees, § 126‑7, Compensation of State employees, provides for cost of living increases for state employees under certain circumstances. There is not State law for cost of living increased to non-public employees in North Carolina.

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FAQs

In North Carolina, employers are required to provide certain benefits, such as workers' compensation insurance and unemployment insurance. However, there is no legal obligation for employers to provide benefits like cost of living raises or paid leave unless specified in an employment contract or company policy.