126-34.3. Judicial review of fee awards.
With respect to a decision of the Office of Administrative Hearings assessing or refusing to assess reasonable witness fees or a reasonable attorneys' fee, the decision shall be subject to judicial review in accordance with G.S. 126-34.02(a). The reviewing court may reverse or modify the decision of the Office of Administrative Hearings if the decision is unreasonable or the award is inadequate. An employee who obtains a reversal or modification of the Office of Administrative Hearings' decision in an appeal under this section shall be entitled to recover court costs and a reasonable attorneys' fee for representation in connection with the appeal. (2013-382, s. 6.1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 126 - North Carolina Human Resources Act
Article 8 - Employee Appeals of Grievances and Disciplinary Action.
§ 126-34.01 - Grievance; resolution.
§ 126-34.02 - Grievance appeal process; grounds.
§ 126-34.2 - Alternative dispute resolution.
§ 126-34.3 - Judicial review of fee awards.
§ 126-35 - Just cause; disciplinary actions for State employees.