Yes, you can be fired for that or any other reason in North Carolina as this is an employment-at-will state. However, if your employer has 15 or more employees, then you will almost certainly have a claim for wrongful firing. Contact an experienced employment attorney as soon as possible to discuss your sitaution. Keep in mind that attorneys cannot solicit you; you have to contact them directly.
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