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attorney-client privilege
10Nov

What is Attorney-Client Privilege?

Attorney-client privilege is crucial to your case. This protects your conversations with your attorney from getting to the other side. Can AI...

U.S. Supreme Court
05Nov

B&F at the U.S. Supreme Court

On November 2, Barrett & Farahany argued Younge v. Fulton Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office, No. 25-352, before the U.S. Supreme Court....

ai hurt my case
04Nov

Can Connecting My Devices to AI Hurt My Case?

There are a lot of AI platforms that people can connect to their phones, laptops, and tablets. These AI platforms can be...

FMLA qualification Alabama and Georgia
03Nov

Who Qualifies for FMLA and What It Covers

Who Qualifies for FMLA in Alabama and Georgia? When an employee needs time away from work because of a serious health condition,...

AI
28Oct

Should I Use AI To Help Organize My Case Before Talking to a Lawyer?

AI has become unavoidable for some and a fixture for others. It is very tempting when going through a difficult time to...

section 1981 vs Title VII
22Oct

What is the Difference Between Section 1981 and Title VII?

Section 1981 vs Title VII: What's the Difference? Quick answer: Title VII and Section 1981 can both protect employees against racial discrimination,...

north carolina wage and hour act
14Oct

The North Carolina Wage and Hour Act Is Good For Employees

Raleigh employment law attorney Kathryn Abernethy details why the North Carolina Wage and Hour Act is good for employees! The North Carolina...

anti-DEI executive orders
09Oct

How Do Anti-DEI Executive Orders Affect Private Employers and Workers?

Anti-DEI Executive Orders: What Workers Need to Know Quick answer: Recent anti-DEI executive orders have changed federal policy and created new requirements...

right to discuss pay
02Oct

What is the NLRA and Your Right to Discuss Pay and Working Conditions?

The NLRA: Your Right to Discuss Pay and Working Conditions Quick answer: The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) is a federal law...

DEI programs
29Sep

Are DEI Programs Still Legal?

Quick answer: DEI programs are not entirely illegal, but their legality depends heavily on program structure and sector. Programs using race-, gender-,...

bad to illegal
23Sep

When Does My Situation at Work Go From Bad to Illegal?

A hostile work environment isn't always illegal. It might be awful and a horrible place to work, but not illegal. North Carolina...

Firing AI
07Sep

AI in Firing: Can an Algorithm Discriminate?

Quick answer: Yes, a firing algorithm can discriminate. Automated performance tracking systems can penalize protected groups, including workers with disabilities or those...

Georgia Whistleblower Act
31Aug

What is the Georgia Whistleblower Act?

Quick answer: The Georgia Whistleblower Act (O.C.G.A. § 45-1-4) protects public sector employees from workplace retaliation after reporting fraud, waste, abuse, or...

employment misclassification
25Aug

How to Tell If You’re Misclassified by Your Employer

5 Signs Your Employer Misclassified You as an Independent Contractor Quick answer: You may be misclassified as an independent contractor if your...

common workplace issues
14Aug

The Most Common Workplace Issues in Georgia and How to Address Them

Common Georgia Workplace Issues and How to Fix Them Quick answer: The most common Georgia workplace issues include worker misclassification, wage and...

North Carolina Equal Employment Practices Act
12Aug

How Does North Carolina Equal Employment Practices Act Work with Federal Anti Discrimination Law?

The North Carolina Equal Employment Practices Act is not the best statute to help employees. Federal laws can be better for wrongful...

Workplace AI
04Aug

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Workplace Discrimination

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Workplace Discrimination TL;DR: Workplace artificial intelligence can streamline hiring and performance management, but it also risks...

employment law
23Jul

What Is Constructive Discharge in Employment Law?

What Is Constructive Discharge in Employment Law? Quick answer: Constructive discharge happens when an employer deliberately creates working conditions so intolerable that...

common mistakes
08Jul

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...

sexual harassment
26Jun

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...

sexual harassment
15Jun

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...

sexual harassment
01Jun

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...

Part-time temporary and contract workers sexual harassment protection
29May

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...

wage and hour act
11May

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...