Mayor of Atlanta Issues a 14-Day Stay At Home Order
On Monday evening, March 23, 2020, Atlanta's Mayor Keisha L. Bottoms announced that she signed a 14-day stay at home order within...
Help for Employees Affected by Coronavirus/COVID-19!
On March 14, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA, H.R. 6201), in part to...
Your voice was HEARD! HB 1121 was passed UNANIMOUSLY by committee!
Sexual Harassment Bill HB 1121 was passed by the tort reform committee UNANIMOUSLY! This is exciting news! Next, HB 1121 will go...
We did it! HB 1121 is up for a vote on March 12!
Your calls and emails helped us get Sexual Harassment Bill HB 1121 to committee on March 10th and now to a vote...
WE STILL NEED YOUR HELP TO GET HB 1121 PASSED!
WE ARE ALMOST THERE! All of your calls and emails helped us get HB 1121 to committee today, March 10, 2020, but...
Understanding Cultural Differences in The Workplace
Understanding cultural differences in the workplace. The typical modern workplace comprises employees from diverse cultural backgrounds and belief systems, which are distinct...
GREAT NEWS! HB 1121 is being heard in Committee TODAY!
All of your calls and emails HELPED! HB 1121 is being heard this afternoon in committee! Please tune in here for updates...
Gender Discrimination | Protection Under Title VII
Following Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, incredible strides have been made furthering gender equality in the workplace. Thanks...
What You Need to Know About Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
n the past few years, more reports of sexual harassment have been brought to light than ever before. With the help of...
What is the Value of My Discrimination Claim?
This is one of the most common questions for those who want to file an employment discrimination claim. What is the value...
B&F Cases in the News: A Jury Should Decide.
The Honest Belief Rule is a tool courts use to let companies off the hook for allegedly biased employment actions if the company offers...
Sexual Harassment: 6 Things you Should Know
Sexual harassment in the workplace is prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Sexual harassment: 6 things you...
New Overtime Rules Go Into Effect in 2020
As of January 1, 2020, the rules are changing regarding employees who are considered exempt from overtime pay. New overtime rules go...
Bombshell Isnât Just a Movie: Sexual Harassment Is Real
Read Amanda Farahany's latest piece in Women's Business Daily here: https://www.womensbusinessdaily.com/life/bombshell-isnt-just-a-movie-sexual-harassment-is-real/
Is Telecommuting a Reasonable Accommodation under the ADA?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to make âreasonable accommodationsâ for employees who have disabilities. Is telecommuting a reasonable accommodation...
Holiday Retail and Overtime Pay Violations
The holiday season is a âmake it or break itâ time for retailers. âBlack Fridayâ is named as such because the Friday...
V. Severin Roberts of Barrett & Farahany Named to Super Lawyers for 2020
ATLANTA (November, 2019)Â â Super Lawyers selects attorneys from more than 70 practice areas using a multiphase selection process that combines peer nominations...
âTis the Season â What You Should Know About Work-related Holiday Events
Though the holiday season may be filled with glad tidings, mirth and mostly good cheer, work-related holiday events are usually fertile ground...
Barrett & Farahany Ranked Most Active Plaintiffâs Firm in Georgia for Employment Case Filings
ATLANTA (August 28, 2019) â Barrett & Farahany has been distinguished as the most active plaintiff's firm in Georgia for employment case...
Can I Be Forced to Participate in Tip Pooling?
The short answer is yes. Federal law does allow employers to require employees to participate in tip pooling, as long as the...
Sexual Harassment Part 6: Sexual Harassment in the Legal Workplace
In our series on sexual harassment in the workplace, we have looked at several industries that are different from one another but...
Sexual Harassment Part 5: Sexual Harassment in the White-Collar Workplace
Previously, we have discussed sexual harassment in the medical industry, hospitality industry, retail industry, and manufacturing industry. Today, we are not going...
New Federal Law Prohibits Tip-Pooling with Management for All Employers
In many professions, workers depend heavily on tips to earn a livable income. This is especially true in the hospitality industry, where...
Holding Governments Agencies Accountable for Race Discrimination
Each year, tens of thousands of racial discrimination complaints are filed against employers throughout the country. Under federal law, employers with 15...