North Carolina § 127A-203 - Penalties for denial.
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§ 127A-203. Penalties for denial.
If any employer, public or private, fails or refuses to comply with G.S. 127A-202, the superior court for the district of the employer's place of business may, upon the filing of a motion, petition, or other appropriate pleading by the employee, require the employer to comply with G.S. 127A-202 and to compensate the employee for any loss of wages or benefits of employment suffered by reason of the employer's unlawful failure or refusal. History (1979, c. 155, s. 1; 2017-156, s. 1.) Editor's Note. - Session Laws 2017-156, s. 3, made the amendment to this section by Session Laws 2017-156, s. 1, effective July 21, 2017, and applicable to state duty, as defined in this act, commencing on or after that date. Effect of Amendments. - Session Laws 2017-156, s. 1, inserted "of employment" near the end of this section. For effective date and applicability, see editor's note.
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Section 127A-203 ("Penalties for denial.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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