Employee vs. Independent Contractor: Legal Distinctions and Implications
The difference between an employee and an independent contractor is more than semantics; it carries significant legal implications, especially in the realm...
4 Protections Whistleblowers Have
Whistleblowers play a crucial role in holding large entities, such as multi-billion dollar corporations and the U.S. government, responsible for their wrongdoing....
5 Illegal Reasons to Terminate an Employee
At-will employment is a type of employment relationship in which the employer or employee can terminate their employment contract at any time,...
7 Illegal Actions Under the FMLA
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that provides many employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid,...
5 Ways To Document Employment Discrimination
Employment discrimination is, unfortunately, still a common occurrence in today’s workplace. It can be found in subtle microaggressions and overt acts of...
Is Sexual Harassment Considered Gender Discrimination?
Many people may believe that sexual harassment automatically falls under the category of gender discrimination. However, certain factors determine whether or not...
Advanced Notice: When Should You Give It?
You’ve likely always been told to give two weeks' notice before quitting a job if you can. This gives your employer time...
Can You Be Fired For Having a Second Job?
In today's economy, it is not uncommon for people to have multiple jobs. For many, a secondary job is how they can...
What is an Independent Contractor?
In today's workforce, it is becoming increasingly common for people to work as independent contractors rather than traditional salaried employees. This shift...
Can You Be Fired For Taking Bereavement Leave?
Losing a loved one is never easy, and during these times of grief, the last thing you want to worry about is...
Is a Mandatory Retirement Age Discriminatory?
When it comes to age discrimination, one of the most controversial topics that our law firm comes across is the issue of...
Proving Wrongful Termination: What Evidence Do You Need?
Everyone wants a steady, decent-paying job to ensure a secure and happy life. But sadly, the American workforce remains no stranger to...
What Actions and Behaviors Contribute to a Hostile Work Environment?
While free speech in the United States allows protection from the government when expressing certain thoughts and opinions, this does not extend...
Steps to Take if You Believe You’ve Been Wrongfully Terminated
It’s considered wrongful termination when an employee is unlawfully dismissed from their job. In the United States, most employees fall under the...
What Does it Mean to Be Furloughed?
Being furloughed isn’t unheard of, but it’s not as common as being fired or laid off. When a company is on hard...
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...
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...