Laid Off vs. Fired: What’s the Difference?
Whether you’ve been laid off or fired, losing your job is not a fun experience. However, contrary to popular belief, these two...
How to Recognize and Combat Workplace Retaliation
Workplace retaliation isn’t always obvious. Sometimes it's small, subtle, and done in such a way that you don’t realize it is happening....
Workplace Safety Regulations: What Employees Need to Know
At Barrett & Farahany, we understand that workplace safety is an important issue that, when not treated with the utmost care, can...
Does Remote Work Protect You From Workplace Harassment?
The transition to a hybrid office/remote workplace has brought new challenges with it, many of which are related to workplace harassment. As...
All Types of Alternative Dispute Resolution
When it comes to disputes between employees and employers, there are a variety of ways to reach a settlement without going to...
What are Employee Non-Recruitment Covenants?
Recently, in the case of North American Senior Benefits, LLC v. Wimmer, two insurance agents left their original employer and started up...
Barrett & Farahany Recognized by Best Lawyers for 2024
Barrett & Farahany is proud to have three lawyers recognized in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Congratulations to...
7 Signs of Workplace Discrimination You Should Look Out For
When people think of discrimination, they often think of someone being subjected to something overt, like hate symbols, slurs, and hate crimes....
Small Business vs. Large Corporation: How Does Employment Law Differ?
Many people work for small businesses rather than large corporations, but that doesn’t make them immune to workplace issues. Many people working...
Understanding the Basics of Arbitration
Arbitration is an alternative dispute resolution in the United States. From a certain point of view, it can offer a quick way...
What Religious Acts Are Protected in the Workplace?
Religious freedom is incredibly important to the people of this country. For many, this includes being able to practice their religious beliefs...
The Impact of Unconscious Bias on the Workplace
At Barrett & Farahany, we often talk about the effects of workplace discrimination and its many different forms, but one that is...
Overtime Discrimination: Unveiling Gender and Racial Disparities
Most U.S. employers are required to pay their eligible employees overtime pay. But that may not always be the case. Overtime discrimination...
Filing a Workplace Harassment Complaint: Step-by-Step Guide
Everyone deserves to have a safe and respectable workplace. But that isn’t always the case. In fact, violence and harassment at work...
How Does At-Will Employment Work?
Let us tell you a story that many who have worked under at-will employment have experienced. John Smith had been working as...
What is Quid Pro Quo Harassment?
Quid pro quo is Latin for “this for that.” There is nothing inherently wrong with a quid pro quo agreement, so as...
FMLA vs. Paid Family Leave: Key Differences and Similarities
We all need to take time off from work to attend to our family, personal, and medical needs. That's why as an...
FLSA: Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Employees
Have you heard of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA)? It's a federal law that provides many protections and benefits...
FMLA Violations: Common Examples and What to Do If You Experience Them
In the U.S., both private and public sector employees have rights. Several laws help ensure a fair, hassle-free, and safe workplace for...
Is Harassment a Form of Discrimination?
Harassment was, at one point, vaguely recognized as a form of unwelcome conduct, which meant conduct that qualified as discriminatory and not...
Barrett & Farahany Recognized by Expertise.com as One of the Top Employment Lawyers in the Atlanta Area for 2023
Barrett & Farahany is proud to be recognized by Expertise.com as one of the Top Employment Lawyers in the Atlanta area for...
Barrett & Farahany Contributes to the Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program
Barrett & Farahany recently made a contribution to the Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program, which works to improve K-12 educational opportunities. We are...
What is Considered a Hostile Work Environment?
Many people use the term “hostile work environment” very casually. You might hear someone say this when they have coworkers or supervisors...
How to Combat Workplace Sexual Harassment
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission receives thousands of sexual harassment charges each year. While many people have become aware of how prevalent...