B&F at the U.S. Supreme Court
On November 2, Barrett & Farahany argued Younge v. Fulton Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office, No. 25-352, before the U.S. Supreme Court....
Who Qualifies for FMLA and What It Covers
Who Qualifies for FMLA in Alabama and Georgia? When an employee needs time away from work because of a serious health condition,...
Five Barrett & Farahany Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers for 2027
Barrett & Farahany is proud to announce that five of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers for 2027: Amanda...
Six Barrett & Farahany Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers for 2027
Barrett & Farahany is proud to announce that six of the firm's attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 editions of The...
What is the Difference Between Section 1981 and Title VII?
Section 1981 vs Title VII: What's the Difference? Quick answer: Title VII and Section 1981 can both protect employees against racial discrimination,...
Employment Rights Title IX Gives to School and College Employees
What Title IX Rights Protect School and College Employees? Quick answer: Title IX prohibits sex discrimination in education programs and activities that...
How Do Anti-DEI Executive Orders Affect Private Employers and Workers?
Anti-DEI Executive Orders: What Workers Need to Know Quick answer: Recent anti-DEI executive orders have changed federal policy and created new requirements...
What is the NLRA and Your Right to Discuss Pay and Working Conditions?
The NLRA: Your Right to Discuss Pay and Working Conditions Quick answer: The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) is a federal law...
Are DEI Programs Still Legal?
Quick answer: DEI programs are not entirely illegal, but their legality depends heavily on program structure and sector. Programs using race-, gender-,...
Whatâs the Legal Difference Between Racial Harassment and Racial Discrimination?
Racial Harassment vs. Racial Discrimination: The Legal Difference Quick answer: Racial discrimination is an adverse employment decision based on race, such as...
AI in Firing: Can an Algorithm Discriminate?
Quick answer: Yes, a firing algorithm can discriminate. Automated performance tracking systems can penalize protected groups, including workers with disabilities or those...
What is the Georgia Whistleblower Act?
Quick answer: The Georgia Whistleblower Act (O.C.G.A. § 45-1-4) protects public sector employees from workplace retaliation after reporting fraud, waste, abuse, or...
How to Tell If You’re Misclassified by Your Employer
5 Signs Your Employer Misclassified You as an Independent Contractor Quick answer: You may be misclassified as an independent contractor if your...
Do LGBTQ Employees Have Any Protections in North Carolina
LGBTQ employees do not have any extra protections in North Carolina. What are their options? Employment attorney Kathryn Abernethy explains what options...
The Most Common Workplace Issues in Georgia and How to Address Them
Common Georgia Workplace Issues and How to Fix Them Quick answer: The most common Georgia workplace issues include worker misclassification, wage and...
Can Comments, Jokes, or Text Messages Count as Workplace Sexual Harassment?
Can Comments, Jokes, or Texts Count as Sexual Harassment? TL;DR: Yes, comments, jokes, and text messages can all constitute workplace sexual harassment...
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Workplace Discrimination
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Workplace Discrimination TL;DR: Workplace artificial intelligence can streamline hiring and performance management, but it also risks...
What Is Constructive Discharge in Employment Law?
What Is Constructive Discharge in Employment Law? Quick answer: Constructive discharge happens when an employer deliberately creates working conditions so intolerable that...
The Negative Effects of Gender Discrimination
The Effects of Discrimination On the Basis of Sex According to research conducted by Lean In, 73% of women still experience conduct...
What to Do When HR Ignores Your Harassment Complaint
HR Ignored Your Sexual Harassment Complaint â Now What? Quick answer: If HR dismisses your sexual harassment complaint, document all incidents and...
What is the North Carolina Whistleblower Protection Act?
What Is the North Carolina Whistleblower Protection Act? Quick answer: The North Carolina Whistleblower Protection Act (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 126-84 through...
How Power Imbalances Affect Sexual Harassment at Work
The Link Between Power Imbalances and Sexual Harassment at Work Quick answer: Power imbalances at work happen when one person controls another's...
Sexual Harassment in Male-Dominated Industries
What Sexual Harassment Looks Like in Male-Dominated Fields Quick answer: Workplace sexual harassment in male-dominated industries is mainly about power and exclusion,...
Can You File a Sexual Harassment Claim if You Quit?
Can You File a Sexual Harassment Claim if You Quit Your Job? Quick answer: Yes, you can file a sexual harassment claim...