N.C. Gen. Statutes > Chapter 126 North Carolina General Statutes > Chapter 126 – North Carolina Human Resources Act Current as of: 2024 | Check for updates | Other versions Sections Article 1 State Human Resources System Established 126-1 – 126-6.3 Article 2 Salaries, Promotions, and Leave of State Employees 126-7.1 – 126-8.6 Article 3 Local Discretion as to Local Government Employees 126-9 – 126-11 Article 4 Competitive Service 126-12 Article 5 Political Activity of Employees 126-13 – 126-15 Article 6 Equal Employment and Compensation Opportunity; Assisting in Obtaining State Employment 126-16 – 126-19 Article 7 The Privacy of State Employee Personnel Records 126-22 – 126-30 Article 8 Employee Appeals of Grievances and Disciplinary Action 126-34.01 – 126-35 Article 10 Interchange of Governmental Employees 126-51 – 126-58 Article 12 Work Options Program for State Employees 126-74 – 126-78 Article 13 Veteran’s Preference 126-80 – 126-83 Article 14 Protection for Reporting Improper Government Activities 126-84 – 126-88 Article 15 Communications With Members of the General Assembly 126-90 Article 16 Flexible Compensation Plan 126-95 Ask a legal question, get an answer ASAP!Click here to chat with a lawyer about your rights.