What Are Some Common Mistakes Employees Make Before They Ever Call an Attorney?
What Are Some Common Mistakes Employees Make Before They Ever Call an Attorney? North Carolina employment attorney, Kathryn Abernethy, discusses a key...
A $1.9 Million Lesson: Why Public Employers Can’t Punish Employees for Their First Amendment Protected Opinions
Last week, the University of Tennessee System agreed to pay former anthropology professor Tamar Shirinian nearly $1.9 million to settle a lawsuit...
What Laws Does North Carolina Have That Protect Employees Against Whistleblower Retaliation?
What Laws Does North Carolina Have That Protect Employees Against Whistleblower Retaliation? North Carolina has a very robust set of state laws...
Sexual Harassment in Male-Dominated Industries
What Sexual Harassment Looks Like in Male-Dominated Fields Quick answer: Workplace sexual harassment in male-dominated industries is mainly about power and exclusion,...
Can You File a Sexual Harassment Claim if You Quit?
Can You File a Sexual Harassment Claim if You Quit Your Job? Quick answer: Yes, you can file a sexual harassment claim...
Is there a North Carolina Sexual Harassment Law?
Is there a North Carolina Sexual Harassment Law? North Carolina sexual harassment attorney, Kathryn Abernethy, talks whether North Carolina even has a...
Barrett & Farahany’s Legal Services Come to North Carolina
North Carolina Is Home. Now Barrett & Farahany Is Here Too. I’ll be upfront: I’m not a lawyer. I’m 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 You’re 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...
What’s 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....