NC General Statutes

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 128-15.3 (2026)

Discrimination against handicapped prohibited in hiring; recruitment, etc., of handicapped persons

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There shall be no discrimination in the hiring policies of the State Human Resources system against any applicant for employment based upon any physical defect or impairment of the applicant unless the defect or impairment to some degree prevents the applicant from performing the duties required by the employment sought.

It shall be the policy of this State to give positive emphasis to the recruitment, evaluation, and employment of physically handicapped persons in State government. To carry out the provisions of this section, the Office of State Human Resources shall develop methods and programs to assist and encourage the departments, institutions, and agencies of State government in carrying out this policy and to provide for appropriate study and review of the employment of handicapped persons. (1971, c. 748; 1973, c. 1299; 2013-382, s. 9.1(c); 2014-115, s. 55.4(c).)

Article 2.

Removal of Unfit Officers.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 2000–2000 · leading case: Lavia v. Pennsylvania, Dep't of Corr., 224 F.3d 190 (3rd Cir. 2000).

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Lavia v. Pennsylvania, Dep't of Corr., 224 F.3d 190 (3rd Cir. 2000). “§ 28-7-7; N.C.Gen.Stat. § 128-15.3; N.D.Cent.Code § 25-13-05; Okla.”

Stevens v. Illinois Dep't of Transp., 210 F.3d 732 (7th Cir. 2000). “§ 28-7-7 ; N.C. Gen.Stat. § 128-15.3; N.D. Cent.Code § 25-13-05; Okla.”

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