Know Your Workplace Rights During and After Pregnancy
A pregnancy announcement is a joyful occasion for families around the world. When you discover that you'll be adding a baby to...
Two Attorneys From Barrett & Farahany Earned Spots in The Best Lawyers in America© 2019
ATLANTA (August 15, 2018) – Two attorneys at Barrett & Farahany, LLP were recognized in their respective practice areas in the 2019...
Another Summary Judgment Victory for Barrett & Farahany
Just last week, on June 1st, the Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit reversed a district court's summary judgment for the...
Sexual Discrimination in the Workplace and Beyond
Whether you are obtaining your first job after graduating from college or merely a few years away from retirement, you may experience...
Facts About Pregnancy Discrimination
Despite the progress our nation has made in employment law over the years, pregnancy discrimination in the workplace still harms many women...
Answers about Pregnancy Discrimination
The following pregnancy discrimination FAQs provide some important information regarding women's rights and protections from pregnancy discrimination. When you are ready for...
Is it Really Illegal to Join a Union in Alabama?
Alabama is considered a Right to Work state. There is a lot of misinformation and confusion surrounding what this actually means. Some...
The Ugly Truth About Workplace Discrimination Against Veterans
It may seem unthinkable that an employer would single out a veteran or service member for discrimination at work, but it happens...
When Can I Take My Maternity Leave from Work?
It understates the matter considerably to say that the birth of a child is an important event in the life of a...
How to Tell if a Landlord is Violating Your Rights Under Fair Housing Laws
Have you ever been shopping for a place to rent, only to find that it is much more difficult than expected. You...
Are There Protections if I Report Discrimination or Misconduct at Work?
There are more than 11,000 sexual harassment claims filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) each year. When employees are subjected...
Types of Discrimination Explained
When a worker is terminated, demoted, or denied a promotion, it is often frustrating and can be quite unexpected. In other situations,...
Pregnancy and Maternity Leave Laws
Two of the most notable laws covering pregnancy and maternity leave are the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) of 1978 and the Family...
Unwanted Workload Reductions Due to Pregnancy
Although there has been a lot of progress towards eliminating workplace discrimination, some employers still hold the outdated view that pregnant women...
The Corporation and the Individual: Human Capital and Beyond
On Thursday, March 29, 2018, Amanda A. Farahany spoke as a panel member at the 2018 Emory Corporate Governance and Accountability Review...
Wrongful Termination & Pregnancy Discrimination
Women who are pregnant, planning on getting pregnant or have recently given birth are protected against discrimination and wrongful termination by various...
#MeToo Civil Assault Cases
On Wednesday, April 25, Kathy Harrington Sullivan participated in a panel presentation on pursuing civil claims for sexual assault victims. Topics included...
Pregnancy Discrimination & Temporary Disability
If you are planning on getting pregnant, you are pregnant or you were recently pregnant, your employer cannot discriminate against you due...
Filing a Pregnancy Discrimination Claim
Pregnancy discrimination can be as distressing as it is unfortunate. When, however, women are ready to fight such discrimination and hold employers...
What is a Pretext Firing?
You may have heard the term “pretext” when discussing workplace discrimination or a wrongful termination. So, what exactly is a pretext? A...
Five Industries with the Most Sexual Harassment Claims
Not surprisingly, some industries and jobs see a higher number of sexual harassment claims. While one may immediately think of jobs like...
What is USERRA and How Does it Protect My Job?
Reservists and National Guard members serving in the U.S. Armed Forces can face a lot of challenges when it comes to maintaining...
Denial of Promotion due to Pregnancy
Being pregnant or having recently given birth should not disqualify women from being eligible for promotions at work. In fact, if pregnancy...
Hospital Team Leads Get Trial on Overtime Claims
On March 16, Barrett & Farahany, LLP attorneys Benjamin Stark and Severin Roberts successfully overcame a motion for summary judgement in Sanchez...