We all need to take time off from work to attend to our family, personal, and medical needs. That’s why as an employee, you have probably heard of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Paid Family Leave (PFL). Although they sound similar, these two are not the same. The question is - what is the difference between Paid Family Leave and FMLA leave?

Have you heard of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA)? It's a federal law that provides many protections and benefits to workers, particularly regarding minimum wage and overtime requirements. It also set forth laws about business recordkeeping and youth employment standards. To enforce t...

Workplace incidents involving FMLA Violations are more likely to happen than you can imagine. Learn more about FMLA Violations, examples, and how a lawyer can help in this post.

Many people go through harassment in the workplace, but is it a form of discrimination they can make claims against? Find out with the help of Barrett & Farahany.

You’ve heard the term, but what does working in a hostile work environment actually mean? Learn more from Barrett & Farahany.

Employers can take many steps to help combat sexual harassment. If your employer has not protected you, contact our sexual harassment attorneys today.

Can you recognize employment discrimination? Here are several common signs of discrimination in the workplace.

When is discrimination in the workplace illegal? Barrett & Farahany can help you learn more about protected classes in the workplace.

Law360 recently covered a complaint brought by former warehouse worker V.A., who alleges that she was terminated for reporting that she was being paid less than male coworkers doing the same duties. V.A. is being represented by Barrett & Farahany partner V. Severin Roberts.

Recognizing sexual harassment in the workplace is not always easy. Barrett & Farahany can help you understand when this may be unlawful.

Retaliation can occur in many different ways. Learn more about some of the common ways retaliation may take place in the workplace.

Many don’t know what to do when they experience sexual harassment at work. The attorneys of Barrett & Farahany are here to help.

You might have been a victim of workplace retaliation without even knowing what workplace retaliation is. Therefore, we first need to understand what workplace retaliation is. Workplace retaliation is a widely encompassing term and can consist of many different things. Perhaps the best way to des...

The Family Medical Leave Act, more commonly known by its acronym FMLA, is a labor law designed to provide certain rights to workers. Under the FMLA eligible employees can take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave each year without facing job loss threats. However, such leave can only be granted under c...

Understand what a hostile work environment is and is not. A hostile work environment must be distinguished from a situation which is merely difficult or annoying. Work environments where someone might just be rude or unpleasant are typically not enough to constitute a hostile work environment. F...

Pregenancy discrimination is a reality faced by many women in the workplace whether they are in low-wage, physically demanding occupations, high-wage occupations, or even workplaces dedicated to supporting women. So, what exactly is pregnancy discrimination? Pregnancy discrimination is essentiall...

Fostering a healthy workplace culture is known to increase not just employee well-being but client satisfaction as well. Read more about what kind of benefits you can reap by fostering a healthy workplace culture, and what Barrett & Farahany has to offer when it comes to working at our firm.

After receiving a denied unemployment claim, you have a chance to make an appeal. But the timeline is tight, the process can be complicated and it's certain that your former employer will have legal representation. That's why a lawyer who specializes in unemployment claims can help. Having an att...

After pouring time, energy and talent into your work, it's frustrating to be fired from your job without warning and without explanation. But Georgia and Alabama are at-will employment states, meaning employers may fire employees at any time and for any reason, provided they have not violated any...

In the rush of onboarding, it's sometimes easy to overlook an important new hire document—the non-compete agreement. Employers often put forward non-competes to maintain their edge against competitors. But while these contracts are common, they're not always fair to employees. When does a non-com...

After a layoff, anxious employees sometimes sign whatever severance agreement they're offered, failing to appreciate that they may have more leverage to negotiate than they'd expect. While companies are under no obligation to even offer severance, many do so, eager to demonstrate their goodwill, ...

Discussions of workplace discrimination often center on actions that occur during someone's time as an employee. But workplace safeguards extend to the hiring process as well, and it's illegal for employers of a certain size to discriminate against applicants due to their protected characteristic...