Can You Exchange Overtime for Comp Time?
You've been working hard on a project for your company, putting in 48 hours instead of the standard 40-hour workweek. To thank...
Discrimination Based On A Worker’s Health Care Choice
Protecting Whistleblowers Who Report Affordable Care Act Violations The Affordable Care Act (ACA), otherwise known as Obamacare, reduces healthcare costs for American...
New California Overtime Mandates Threaten Home Care Providers and Their Patients
Each year, more than 12 million Americans receive care at home temporarily or permanently because of an illness, injury or condition. These...
Big Lots Fires Employee for Taking Protected FMLA Leave and Pays the Price
Imagine the fear and distress you would experience caring for your seriously ill or injured child. On top of the worry you...
Obama Pushes for Changes in Overtime Pay Qualifications
In fast food restaurants, convenience stores and manufacturing facilities, salaried employees are working more than 40 hours a week without receiving the...
Protecting Americans’ Rights to Sue for Workplace Discrimination
The right of American workers to fight against discrimination and harassment in a court of law is now more protected than ever...
Obesity IS a Disability
In the U.S., 35.7 percent of adults are obese. For those who struggle with obesity, the impairments can be considerable. Individuals may...
Atlanta Employment Attorney Amanda Farahany Recognized as a Super Lawyer for 2014
As an attorney specializing in employment law, Amanda A. Farahany, a founding partner of Barrett & Farahany, LLP, LLP, has successfully represented...
Lawsuit is Filed Against TitleMax of Georgia for Failure to Pay Overtime Wages
Barrett & Farahany, LLP filed a Complaint for Damages suit on January 6, 2014, against the TitleMax of Georgia, Inc. in the...
Ensuring Fair Overtime Pay for Workers in the Oil and Gas Industry
Too many Americans are beingdenied the overtime compensation they've earned. While refusing pay is wrong and illegal in any industry, for employees...
Religious Discrimination Cases That Shook the Workplace in 2013
We assume that as society has evolved, Americans have become more accepting of different religions and value sets. However, in the workplace,...
Is My Employer Required to Pay My Salary During My FMLA Leave?
If you're considering taking leave from work under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) for maternity leave, to take...
How to Prove Defamation
Imagine you're a contractor. A homeowner who hired you to perform work at his house turns around and criticizes your work on...
Understanding Severance Packages
In the event of a merger, acquisition or layoff, your position at work could be in jeopardy. If the axe falls, your...
Working and Pregnant? Know Your Rights Under the FMLA
If you are pregnant and planning yourmaternity leave, it's important to understand your company's leave policy. In some cases, an employer may...
Hooters Waitress Fired for Hair Color, Sues for Racial Discrimination
Many women today no longer have what could be called their “natural” hair color. Whether it's subtle highlights or a bright, bold...
Latest News – Amanda Farahany Shares Her Insight on Workplace Lawsuits
The workplace is changing rapidly – both for employees and employers. A variety of issues, from the Affordable Care Act to developments...
Rise in Pregnancy Discrimination Cases
When a worker finds out she is pregnant, she shouldn't worry about whether or not her job will be safe. Yet, for...
Attorney Tremain Mattress Gives Legal Opinion on Discrimination Case
As an attorney experienced in employment law, Tremain Mattress, an associate in the Trial Practice Group of Barrett & Farahany, LLP, LLP,...
Amanda Farahany in the Atlanta Journal: Preserve Right to Jury Trial
As seen in the Atlanta Journal – Constitution on December 5, 2013 The right to a jury trial is the armor that...
Make Sure You Fully Understand Your Employer’s FMLA Process Before Taking Leave
You ask your supervisor if you can take leave under theFamily and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and he or she grants you...
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...
Protect Security Sued for Violations of FLSA
Barrett & Farahany, LLP filed a suit in Northern District of Georgia Court on October 24, 2013 on behalf of their client...
Lawsuit Filed Against Pembrooke Townhomes Homeowners Association Management, Inc. and Phillip Martin for Violations of FLSA
Barrett & Farahany, LLP, LLP filed a lawsuit in the Northern District of Atlanta against Defendants Pembrooke Townhomes Homeowners Association Management, Inc....