Learn about the law and your legal rights in North Carolina. Find self-help resources to resolve your legal problems without a lawyer.
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Self-Help
If You Are Self-Employed
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Most people who pay into Social Security work for an employer. Their employer deducts Social Security taxes from their paycheck, matches that contribution and sends taxes to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and reports wages to Social Security. But self-employed people must report their earnings and pay their taxes directly to IRS.
By: Social Security Administration
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Spanish / Español
Information on Other Fringe Benefits
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"Other Benefits" include a host of incentives provided by agreement between an employer and an employee (or the employee's representative). Most of these benefits are not required by law. This website contains information about: (1) Child Care Assistance, (2) Disability Insurance, (3) Flexible Schedules, (4) Other Compensation Benefits, (5) Other Insurance Benefits, (6)Severance Pay, (7) Unemployment Insurance, and (8) Wellness Benefits.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
Life After Layoff--A Guide To Legal Issues Surrounding Layoff and Termination
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This helpful brochure discusses the legal issues surrounding layoff and termination such as: wages and benefits, unemployment compensation, maintaining health insurance, and retirement benefits.
By: Young Lawyers' Division of the North Carolina Bar Association
When You Retire From Your Own Business: What You Need to Know
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If you own and operate a business and are younger than full retirement age and you are getting ready to retire, Social Security needs to know whether you will retire completely or whether you still plan to work. If you are at full retirement age or older, you can get all your Social Security benefits whether you retire from your business or not.
By: Social Security Administration
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Senior Citizens Handbook
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This helpful publication explains many services that are available to senior citizens in North Carolina. It also explores issues such as money matters, health care decisions, your legal rights, and planning for the future.
By: Young Lawyers' Division Law and Aging Committee, North Carolina Bar Association
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Services for Older and Disabled Adults
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This web page contains links of all the services the the NC Department of Health and Human Services offers to older and disabled adults.
By: NC Division of Aging and Adult Services
Go Direct!
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By March 1, 2013, everyone getting federal benefits by paper check will need to switch to electronic payments - direct deposit to a bank or credit union account or to the Direct Express® Debit MasterCard® card.
By: U.S. Dept. of Treasury
Answers to Frequently Asked Tax Questions by Senior Citizens
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This web site answers common questions that Senior Citizens have about their taxes, especially their Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). The web site contains links to particular IRS publications.
By: Internal Revenue Service
Can Social Security benefits be garnished by creditors to pay a debt?
(Separate Website)
The last of a series of questions regarding direct deposit of Social Security benefits addresses the issue of direct deposit for social security.
By: Social Security Administration
North Carolina Statutes
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The North Carolina General Assembly is offering access to the Statutes on the Internet as a service to the public. These statutes are the general laws that govern North Carolina's legal system.
By: North Carolina General Assembly
Labor Statutes in North Carolina
(Separate Website)
The DOL has reprinted the statues, from the NC General Assembly, that pertain to the current labor laws affecting NC employees.
By: North Carolina Dept of Labor
Do You Need Legal Help?
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This will explain who is eligible for our services, what kind of cases Legal Aid normally handles, some examples of them, and how to locate an office near you.
By: Legal Aid of North Carolina
Retirement and Survivors' Benefits
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Almost everyone who lives in the United States is affected by the Social Security system?either by working and paying Social Security taxes or by receiving Social Security benefits. Social Security benefits are paid to workers and their eligible family members when the worker retires or becomes disabled. Survivors benefits can be paid to eligible family members when a worker dies. This fact sheet tells you about retirement and survivors benefits.
By: Social Security Administration
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Legal Aid of North Carolina provides free legal advice and representation in some types of cases. Click on the icon to find out what types of cases are handled and to apply online.
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