>>>Are you aware that the same law also eliminates the right of individuals to bring lawsuits for any kind of discrimination that's covered in NC law? That is, if you think you were fired because of your age, or denied an apartment because of your race or religion, under this law, you can no longer file a civil suit.
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>>>Tamar
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>>I wasn't aware of that, but AFAIK there are federal laws that would trump that local law.
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> The reason you weren't aware of it is because that's not what the same law actually does in practice.
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>Sorry Tamar, but that's not what the law says. The law establishes a framework for handling these disputes.

That's not what I read.

http://wunc.org/post/sifting-through-facts-house-bill-2#stream/0

"From a statewide perspective, the law also eliminates a legal option for residents. Previously, they were able to file a state lawsuit over a discriminatory firing. That is no longer an option. Many opponents of HB2 have said this is the more significant issue in play, and eliminates recourse for people who face discrimination. Supporters of HB2 contend that employees still have the option of filing suit in federal court. While this is true, federal courts have a shorter statute of limitations for such claims."


Also, http://www.politifact.com/north-carolina/statements/2016/mar/30/pat-mccrory/pat-mccrory-wrong-when-he-says-north-carolinas-new/

Tamar