Do’s & Don’ts in the Time of COVID-19
Amanda Farahany co-wrote the article “Do's and Don'ts for Employers and Employees in the Time of COVID-19” for the June 22 Daily...
Another Reminder Why Discrimination in the Workplace is Wrong
Partner Kathy Harrington-Sullivan wrote an article for Women's Business Daily about illegal workplace discrimination. Kathy wrote: “Recent events have prompted an important nation-wide...
Amanda Farahany Comments on SCOTUS Ruling in Favor of LGBTQ Employees
The Fulton County Daily Report quoted Amanda Farahany in the June 15, 2020 article “Elated, Brilliant or Dangerous: Georgia's Legal Community Reacts...
Amanda Farahany Appears on “The 3 Wins Podcast” to Discuss COVID-19 and Returning to Work
Amanda discussed these ideas with Russ Clemmer, the president of Legacy Advisory Partners, a company that helps organizations keep leaders by designing...
Supreme Court Says Law Protects LGBTQ from Discrimination
In a landmark ruling, the United States Supreme Court today ruled existing federal law banning sex discrimination also protects workers from discrimination...
Domestic Violence During COVID-19 & Quarantines
At Barrett & Farahany, a cornerstone of our practice is ensuring justice and equality for all people. While we do not handle...
Barrett & Farahany Featured in SHRM Article on Employee Benefits
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) featured Barrett & Farahany in an article on its very popular website entitled “Smaller Employers...
S.T.A.R.T. the Change You Want to See at Work
The recent protests about police brutality and systemic racism illustrate how understandably emotional these topics are for all of us. With so...
What to Look for as You Return to Work in the Time of Covid-19
As more companies call their employees back to work, many people want to know that it's safe to return as COVID-19 continues...
Is There A Danger of Courts Acting as Jurors?
A question many scholars have been asking in recent years is whether judges have put themselves in the place of jurors, violating...
Childcare Issues & Returning to Work: Does the FFCRA Still Apply?
As if there wasn't enough confusion around the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) during the COVID-19 quarantines, employees may be further...
More on ADA Protections in the COVID-19 Workplace
In our May 8th blog, we gave you a heads up that COVID-19 may trigger accommodations for employees. In this blog, we take a closer look...
No Job Protection for Older Workers Still Under Quarantine? Seriously, Georgia?
The Governor's April 30th Executive Order extended the shelter in place requirement for high-risk individuals, including those over 65 years of age,...
Is Bankruptcy the Right Move for You?
We have heard from clients who are experiencing financial difficulties because of the economic impact of COVID-19 quarantines and business closings. Hardworking...
COVID-19 May Trigger Accommodations for Employees with Disabilities
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued new guidelines around COVID-19 for employers to follow. The revised guidelines explain how the...
Should Companies Face Civil Liability if Workers or Customers Contract COVID-19?
In a sign that COVID-19 continues to be politicized, the question of whether companies should be held liable if employees or customers...
The Barrett & Farahany Difference
Every member of the Barrett & Farahany team (attorneys, paralegals, and office staff) understands the impact that workplace issues can have on...
President Urges Return to Business; Employees Should Maintain Vigilance to Protect Themselves – Here’s Why
As President Trump urges states and companies to go back to work and cheers on protesters demanding a reopening of the economy,...
Coronavirus Discrimination Concerns in The Workplace
The Covid-19 pandemic has not only disrupted businesses, caused millions of job losses, and forced many employees to work from home, but...
Preparing for Georgia’s Businesses to Reopen
In the interest of helping people prepare for Georgia's businesses to reopen, we've put together some questions and answers we hope will...
Am I an Employee or an Independent Contractor?
Business owners in Alabama, as well as anywhere else, are usually under pressure to reduce costs and maximize profits. Am I an...
Georgia House Democratic Caucus: Press Briefing with Michael Wilensky
B&F attorney & State Rep Michael Wilensky participated in the Georgia House Democratic Caucus Press Briefing on April 23, 2020, and shared valuable...
What the Paycheck Protection Program Means for Employers and Employees
Barrett & Farahany managing partner Amanda Farahany and employment defense attorney Todd Stanton have once again joined forces to bring both employers and...
Further Clarification of the FFCRA for Employees
The Department of Labor has issued further clarification on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA for short - see our previous...