What to Do If You’re Demoted or Fired After Reporting Misconduct
Fired After Reporting Misconduct? What to Do Next Speaking up about workplace issues takes courage. You did the right thing by bringing...
What is the North Carolina REDA Law?
Understanding the North Carolina REDA Law: Protect Your Rights Speaking up about unsafe working conditions, demanding fair pay, or filing a workers'...
White Racial Discrimination & EEOC Priorities Under Trump
EEOC Priorities Shifting Under the Trump Administration The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has long stood as the federal watchdog for workplace...
5 Common Employee Rights Violations & How to Fight Back
Common Employee Rights Violations (And How to Fight Back) Going to work should never mean leaving your basic human and legal rights...
How to Calculate Unpaid Wages and File a Claim
How to Calculate Unpaid Wages and File a Claim Every employee deserves to be fully compensated for the time and effort they...
8 Legal Risks of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policies
The Hidden Legal Risks of Bring Your Own Device Policies Using your personal smartphone or laptop for work tasks seems incredibly convenient....
Avoid 5 Common Filing Mistakes in Employee Rights Claims
Don't Make These Mistakes When Filing Employee Rights Violation Claims Filing a claim against your employer is a highly stressful experience. You...
Supreme Court to Hear Challenge of Discrimination Case Dismissal Against Atlanta DA’s Office
A former aide to Atlanta’s district attorney will have her challenge to the dismissal of her discrimination lawsuit heard by the U.S....
What’s the Difference between the Tennessee Human Rights Act and the Tennessee Human Rights Commission?
Tennessee Human Rights Act vs. Commission: What to Know Navigating workplace rights can feel confusing, especially when legal terms sound almost identical....
Defamation of Character in the Workplace And Beyond
A Defense to Defamation Whether you’re a public figure or a private citizen, at some time in your life, someone is likely...
Missouri Whistleblower Protections: What Employees Should Know Before Speaking Up
Missouri Whistleblower Protections: An Employee Guide Discovering illegal activities or severe safety violations at your workplace places you in a difficult position....
Missouri Human Rights Act Explained: How State Law Protects Workers
Missouri Human Rights Act: How State Law Protects Workers Every worker deserves a fair and respectful environment, free from discrimination and harassment....
TN Human Rights Commission Has Been Dissolved: What Employees Should Know
Tennessee Human Rights Commission Dissolved: What Employees Need to Know On July 1, 2025, Tennessee made a significant change to how it...
What to Expect During a Whistleblower Investigation
What to Expect During a Whistleblower Investigation Filing a whistleblower complaint is a significant decision that requires courage and careful preparation. Once...
Fired for Whistleblowing? Here Are Your Immediate Next Steps
What to Do If You’re Fired for Whistleblowing Discovering illegal or unethical activity at work puts you in a difficult position. You...
What Are Your Rights as a Tipped Employee?
Don’t Get Shortchanged: What Are Your Rights as a Tipped Employee? Working in the service industry is physically and mentally demanding. Between...
Barrett & Farahany Partners Recognized in 2026 Edition of Super Lawyers®
Barrett & Farahany is proud to announce that Partners Amanda Farahany and Kathryn Abernethy have been recognized in the 2026 Edition of...
Denied a Religious Accommodation? Here Are Your Legal Options
Denied Religious Accommodation at Work? Here Are Your Next Steps Choosing between your livelihood and your faith is a decision no employee...
Barrett and Farahany Welcomes Three New Team Members
from The Crone Law Firm, Including Founder and CEO
Alan G. Crone
Atlanta, GA — 2/6/25 Effective February 2, Barrett and Farahany, a nationally recognized employment law firm dedicated to protecting workers’ rights, proudly...
Fired for Speaking Up at Work in Macon or Savannah? Know Your Rights
Fired for Speaking Up at Work in Macon or Savannah? Here’s What You Need to Know Speaking up at work should not...
Fired While on Medical Leave? Here Are Your Rights
Fired While on Medical Leave? Here Are Your Rights and Next Steps Losing your job is stressful under the best of circumstances....
Being Pressured to Resign at Work? Know Your Rights
How to Handle Being Pressured to Resign from Your Job Few professional situations are as stressful or confusing as being told your...
Employer Asking You to Work Off the Clock? Know Your Rights
Employer Asking You to Work Off the Clock? Know Your Rights Have you ever been asked to stay a few minutes late...
Employer Monitoring Your Phone? Know Your Privacy Rights
The Blurring Lines Between Work and Personal Life In an age of constant connectivity, the line between our work and personal lives...