Barrett & Farahanyâs Legal Services Come to North Carolina
North Carolina Is Home. Now Barrett & Farahany Is Here Too. Iâll be upfront: Iâm not a lawyer. Iâm the COO of...
What is an Employer’s Responsibility if You Are Being Harassed by a Client or Customer?
What is an Employer's Responsibility if You Are Being Harassed by a Client or Customer? North Carolina sexual harassment attorney, Kathryn Abernethy,...
11 Early Warning Signs of Sexual Harassment at Work
Spotting the Early Warning Signs of Sexual Harassment at Work Workplace environments should foster professional growth, mutual respect, and productivity. Unfortunately, inappropriate...
Amanda Farahany Endorses Equal Remedies Act to Strengthen Worker Rights
B&F Founding Partner Amanda Farahany Endorses the Equal Remedies Act Barrett & Farahany Founding Partner Amanda Farahany has joined a coalition of...
What Happens If HR Does Nothing After Reporting Sexual Harassment?
North Carolina sexual harassment attorney, Kathryn Abernethy, discusses what happens if HR does nothing after reporting sexual harassment. With more than 20...
What Are the Three Types of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace?
North Carolina Sexual Harassment attorney, Kathryn Abernethy, sits down and explains the three types of sexual harassment in the workplace. Kathryn helps...
Why Sexual Harassment at Work Often Goes Unreported
Why Workplace Sexual Harassment Often Goes Unreported Unreported workplace sexual harassment occurs primarily because victims fear severe professional retaliation, including job loss...
Do Part-Time, Temporary, and Contract Workers Have Protection From Sexual Harassment?
Workplace Harassment Protections for Non-Permanent Staff Sexual harassment remains a pervasive issue across various industries, affecting individuals regardless of their job title...
What’s The Biggest Misconception People Have About What Legally Counts as Sexual Harassment?
Sexual harassment attorney, Kathryn Abernethy, discusses the biggest misconception people have about what legally counts as sexual harassment. Attorney Abernethy talks about...
Understanding the North Carolina Wage and Hour Act
The North Carolina Wage and Hour Act Explained Every employee deserves to receive fair compensation for the time and effort they dedicate...
What to Do If Youâre Demoted or Fired After Reporting Misconduct
Fired After Reporting Misconduct? What to Do Next Speaking up about workplace issues takes courage. You did the right thing by bringing...
What is the North Carolina REDA Law?
Understanding the North Carolina REDA Law: Protect Your Rights Speaking up about unsafe working conditions, demanding fair pay, or filing a workers'...
White Racial Discrimination & EEOC Priorities Under Trump
EEOC Priorities Shifting Under the Trump Administration The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has long stood as the federal watchdog for workplace...
5 Common Employee Rights Violations & How to Fight Back
Common Employee Rights Violations (And How to Fight Back) Going to work should never mean leaving your basic human and legal rights...
How to Calculate Unpaid Wages and File a Claim
How to Calculate Unpaid Wages and File a Claim Every employee deserves to be fully compensated for the time and effort they...
8 Legal Risks of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policies
The Hidden Legal Risks of Bring Your Own Device Policies Using your personal smartphone or laptop for work tasks seems incredibly convenient....
Avoid 5 Common Filing Mistakes in Employee Rights Claims
Don't Make These Mistakes When Filing Employee Rights Violation Claims Filing a claim against your employer is a highly stressful experience. You...
Whatâs the Difference between the Tennessee Human Rights Act and the Tennessee Human Rights Commission?
Tennessee Human Rights Act vs. Commission: What to Know Navigating workplace rights can feel confusing, especially when legal terms sound almost identical....
Defamation of Character in the Workplace And Beyond
Employment Related Defamation of Character
Whether you’re a public figure or a private citizen, at some time in your life, someone is likely going to say something negative about you. Although it might be offensive or upsetting, there’s often little you can do about the situation legally. Howeve…
Missouri Whistleblower Protections: What Employees Should Know Before Speaking Up
Missouri Whistleblower Protections: An Employee Guide Discovering illegal activities or severe safety violations at your workplace places you in a difficult position....
Missouri Human Rights Act Explained: How State Law Protects Workers
Missouri Human Rights Act: How State Law Protects Workers Every worker deserves a fair and respectful environment, free from discrimination and harassment....
TN Human Rights Commission Has Been Dissolved: What Employees Should Know
Tennessee Human Rights Commission Dissolved: What Employees Need to Know On July 1, 2025, Tennessee made a significant change to how it...
What to Expect During a Whistleblower Investigation
What to Expect During a Whistleblower Investigation Filing a whistleblower complaint is a significant decision that requires courage and careful preparation. Once...
Fired for Whistleblowing? Here Are Your Immediate Next Steps
What to Do If Youâre Fired for Whistleblowing Discovering illegal or unethical activity at work puts you in a difficult position. You...