Everything You Need to Know About the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Beginning a family is an exciting and life-changing experience. However, the journey of pregnancy and raising a family in the United States...
3 Religious Actions That Are Not Protected
Religious Freedom in the Workplace A person's religious beliefs are considered a protected characteristic under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act...
Barrett & Farahany Recognized by Best Lawyers for 2024
Barrett & Farahany is proud to have three lawyers recognized in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Congratulations to...
Damages in a Wrongful Termination Case
Wrongful termination can have severe financial and emotional consequences for workers. In a wrongful termination case, an employee can seek damages for...
Barrett & Farahany Recognized by Expertise.com as One of the Top Employment Lawyers in the Atlanta Area for 2023
Barrett & Farahany is proud to be recognized by Expertise.com as one of the Top Employment Lawyers in the Atlanta area for...
Barrett & Farahany Contributes to the Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program
Barrett & Farahany recently made a contribution to the Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program, which works to improve K-12 educational opportunities. We are...
Amanda Farahany Selected to 2023 Top 50 Lawyers in America List
Barrett & Farahany is pleased to announce that Partner Amanda Farahany has been selected to the 2023 Top 50 Lawyers in America...
Should I Get a Lawyer for an Unemployment Appeal?
Have You Been Denied Unemployment Benefits? After receiving a denied unemployment claim, you have a chance to appeal. But the timeline is...
Women’s Rights and the Laws that Protect Them at Work
How Are Women's Rights Protected in the Workplace? The United States has come a long way in terms of women's rights. From...
Can You Be Fired for Your Age?
Can Your Age Be Used Against You? There's an adage that individuals get wiser as they get older, but that saying doesn't...
Payroll Tax Holiday: Is a Free Hamburger Really Free?
This blog is courtesy of North Georgia Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Executive Director Eric Santos, who says the new Federal Payroll Tax...
Efforts to Fight Discrimination at Work
Sometimes good intentions lead to unintended results. Amanda Farahany, managing partner at Barrett & Farahany, and Christine Green of Stanton Law, co-wrote...
Amanda Farahany Discusses Legal Issues Around COVID-19 on New Podcast
Managing Partner Amanda Farahany appeared on a podcast on June 19, 2020, with Chris DeBlasio, the CEO of Agency850 who hosts the...
A Question for Returning to Work: To Test or Not to Test?
Amanda Farahany and Todd Stanton of Stanton Law LLC have teamed up again to co-write the Daily Report commentary “To Test or...
Amanda Farahany Appears on WABE to Discuss Employees Rights While Returning to Work
Amanda Farahany was a guest on Closer Look on WABE Radio, the NPR station in Atlanta. During the May 5 broadcast, Amanda...
Defamation of Character in the Workplace And Beyond
Whether you’re a public figure or a private citizen, at some time in your life, someone is likely going to say something...
What Does “At Will” Mean to You the Employee?
Naturally, it's assumed that if you're not performing up to expectations at the office, your job may be at risk. But did...