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...
Signs of Employment Discrimination
In the 2022 fiscal year alone, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission received 73,485 employment discrimination charges. This is a significant number of...
What is a Protected Class in the Workplace?
Realizing that you’re being treated differently than your coworkers can be extremely upsetting. When you’re being treated unfairly and it’s hurting your...
Law360 Covers Unequal Pay Complaint Represented by Barrett & Farahany Partner V. Severin Roberts
Law360 recently covered a complaint brought by former warehouse worker V.A., who alleges that she was terminated for reporting that she was...
What Is Considered Workplace Sexual Harassment?
Employees need to receive fair treatment and be respected to be successful in their careers. Unfortunately, discrimination and harassment can make this...
Ways Retaliation Occurs in the Workplace
Many people would like to think that if they witnessed illegal actions and behaviors in the workplace, they would swiftly report them....
What to Do When You’re Being Sexually Harassed at Work
You expect to feel safe at work, at the very least. However, this isn't the case for many employees throughout the country....
Amanda Farahany Selected to 2023 Top 50 Lawyers in America List
Barrett & Farahany is pleased to announce that Partner Amanda Farahany has been selected to the 2023 Top 50 Lawyers in America...
What is a Non-Compete Agreement?
In the rush of onboarding, it's sometimes easy to overlook an important document all new hires have to sign—the non-compete agreement. Sometimes...
Wage Discrimination
While the pandemic has disproportionally disrupted women's presence in the workforce, inequality has been there all along. According to the Bureau of Labor...
How to Know When You Have A Case: Unfair vs. Illegal
Employment law cases are particularly complex due to the subtleties involved. There is often a fine line between something that is unfair...
Barrett & Farahany Becomes Multistate Firm with Alabama Merger
Barrett & Farahany will now serve clients in both Georgia and Alabama after a merger with the Fonteneau Firm in Birmingham. The...
Summary Judgment Orders From June
Butts v. Centimark Corp.; District Judge Cohen and Magistrate Judge Salinas; race discrimination and retaliation; Summary Judgment: Granted. Alexander v. Georgia State...
What to Know About Hostile Work Environments
As more employees return to in-person work and hiring ramps up, it's important for workers to know their rights as well as...
Amanda Farahany and Severin Roberts Named to 2022 Best Lawyers in America
Barrett & Farahany is proud to announce that two of its attorneys, Amanda Farahany and Severin Roberts, have been included in the...
Summary Judgment Orders – May
Lindsey Waldera v. Marketsource, Inc.; District Judge Batten Sr. and Magistrate Judge Larkins; Pay Discrimination, Sex Discrimination, and retaliation claims; Summary Judgment:...