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Laws current as of December 10, 2024

Where can an employer file for a workplace no-contact order?

An employer must file for a workplace no-contact order in the county where the unlawful conduct happened.1 The employer can request the order by filing:

  • a verified complaint in civil district court; or
  • a motion in any existing civil case (civil action) between the parties.2  

If the court is not in session, the employer can file the paperwork asking for an immediate temporary order with any judge or magistrate who is authorized to issue this type of order. Each county should have at least one judge or magistrate “reasonably available” for this purpose.3

1 N.C. Gen. Stat. § 95-262(b)
2 N.C. Gen. Stat. § 95-262(a)
3 N.C. Gen. Stat. § 95-265(d)