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Wilmington, North Carolina: wage and workplace rules
People in Wilmington are covered by North Carolina state law. Below are the state rules we checked against official sources. Cities and counties can add their own rules, so confirm local details with a lawyer licensed in North Carolina.
North Carolina rules that apply in Wilmington
Overtime
Time and one half of the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek, subject to exemptions.
Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 95-25.4(a) · checked November 6, 2026
Total disability pay
66 2/3 percent of the average weekly wage, subject to the statutory maximum.
Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-29 · checked November 6, 2026
Telling your employer about a work injury
Written notice within 30 days after the accident, unless a reasonable excuse is accepted.
Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-22 · checked November 6, 2026
Filing the comp claim
The right to compensation is barred unless a claim is filed within two years, with the exceptions in the statute.
Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-24 · checked November 6, 2026
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