
What are Interview Discrimination Lawsuits?
When you're sitting across from a potential employer during an interview, you should expect questions about your skills, experience, and suitability for...

How Will the Change in DEI Law Affect Discrimination Lawsuits?
How Will Recent Executive Orders Affect Employees? Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies have long fostered fair and inclusive workplaces. They not...

What is the Glass Ceiling and When is It Illegal?
Time to Break that Glass Ceiling The workplace should be a space where talent and hard work are rewarded equally, regardless of...

Yes, Bosses Can Fire Most Employees for Not Showing Up During Winter Weather in Georgia. Here’s Why.
As it appeared on 13WMAZ By Lars Lonnroth MACON, Ga. — Despite warnings by Emergency Management Agency directors to stay off the...

7 Common Employer Defenses Against Workplace Discrimination Claims and How Employees Can Counter Them
How Employees Can Overcome Employer Defenses Against Workplace Discrimination Claims Workplace discrimination is far more common than it should be, affecting employees...

Eve Secures $47 Million to Fuel Era of AI-Native Law Firms
As it appeared in PR Newswire SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Eve, an AI platform for plaintiff law firms, today...

How Can AI Violate Your Employee Rights?
How Can AI Violate Your Employee Rights? Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a vital component of the modern workplace, transforming how...

How Should Your Employer Handle Workplace Harassment Claims?
Are Your Employers Properly Responding To Your Harassment Claims? Workplace harassment creates a toxic environment, diminishing employee morale and overall productivity. Every...

Can You Be Fired for Social Media Posts Outside of Work?
Social media has become a part of our daily lives, allowing us to express opinions, share moments, and connect with others worldwide....

Can Your Employer Force You to Return to the Office?
What Rights Do Remote Workers Have? The emergence of remote work has reshaped how we view traditional workplace practices. It accelerated rapidly...

Is Defamation Ever Considered Workplace Retaliation?
Is Defamation Ever Considered Workplace Retaliation? Workplace dynamics can be complex, and employees may face a variety of challenges while surviving in...

How Does Remote Work Impact Wage & Hour Compliance?
How Does Remote Work Impact Wage & Hour Compliance? Remote work has transformed the way businesses operate and employees work. While working...

Barrett & Farahany Represents Plaintiff in Race Bias Lawsuit Against Life University
A federal judge has recommended that a lawsuit against Life University in Georgia proceed to trial, rejecting the university's request for summary...

Barrett & Farahany Files Retaliation Lawsuit Against New Georgia Project
Barrett & Farahany is representing Erin Ferguson in a federal retaliation and defamation lawsuit against his former employer, the New Georgia Project....

What is a Bona Fide Job Requirement?
Can a Bona Fide Job Requirement Be Used Against You? Hiring the right person for the right role can be challenging, especially...

Types of Sexual Harassment
Breaking the Silence on Workplace Harassment For many, the workplace is more than just a place to earn a living. It’s an...

The Impact of Remote Work on Employment Law
The Shift to Remote Work and Its Impact on Employment Law Over the past decade, remote work has rapidly transitioned from a...

National Trial Lawyers Reaffirms Ianna Richardson as Member of NTL Civil Plaintiff Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers In Georgia
The National Trial Lawyers proudly announces the re-selection of Ianna O. Richardson, a distinguished member of Barrett & Farahany - Atlanta, as...

Ex-Worker Says Johnson & Johnson Fired Her For Disabilities
As it appeared on Law360 By Kelcey Caulder Law360 (November 14, 2024, 4:35 PM EST) -- Johnson & Johnson was sued in...

The Legal Implications of Employee Surveillance
The Fine Line of Employee Surveillance in the Workplace In today's rapidly evolving workplace landscape, knowing whether it is legal for employers...

Georgia law restricts abortions but does not protect pregnant women in the workplace
As it appeared in Georgia Law News By Alice Barrett Mom was officially fired for pumping at work A young Paulding County...

Barrett & Farahany Ranked in the 2025 Edition of Best Law Firms®
Barrett & Farahany is proud to announce the firm has earned Tier 1 metro rankings in the categories of Employment Law -...

Jury Awards Over $300,000 in Sexual Harassment and Wrongful Termination Case
ATLANTA, GA - A federal jury in the Northern District of Georgia has awarded more than $300,000 in damages to a former...

Amanda Farahany Quoted in Atlanta VA Medical Center Sexual Assault Case
Shaneka Jackson, a former dispatcher at the Atlanta VA Medical Center, has been navigating a prolonged and challenging journey in her quest...