Employment / Labor Archives - Barrett & Farahany

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Employment / Labor
04May

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'...

27Apr

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...

20Apr

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...

13Apr

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....

06Apr

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...

30Mar

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....

defamation of character
30Mar

Defamation of Character in the Workplace And Beyond

A Defense to Defamation Whether you’re a public figure or a private citizen, at some time in your life, someone is likely...

23Mar

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....

11Mar

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....

09Mar

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...

02Mar

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...

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16Feb

What Are Your Rights as a Tipped Employee?

Don’t Get Shortchanged: What Are Your Rights as a Tipped Employee? Working in the service industry is physically and mentally demanding. Between...

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09Feb

Denied a Religious Accommodation? Here Are Your Legal Options

Denied Religious Accommodation at Work? Here Are Your Next Steps Choosing between your livelihood and your faith is a decision no employee...

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02Feb

Fired for Speaking Up at Work in Macon or Savannah? Know Your Rights

Fired for Speaking Up at Work in Macon or Savannah? Here’s What You Need to Know Speaking up at work should not...

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26Jan

Fired While on Medical Leave? Here Are Your Rights

Fired While on Medical Leave? Here Are Your Rights and Next Steps Losing your job is stressful under the best of circumstances....

Young man packing belongings after being fired from office job
19Jan

Being Pressured to Resign at Work? Know Your Rights

How to Handle Being Pressured to Resign from Your Job Few professional situations are as stressful or confusing as being told your...

Businesswoman working on laptop while turning off alarm clock
13Jan

Employer Asking You to Work Off the Clock? Know Your Rights

Employer Asking You to Work Off the Clock? Know Your Rights Have you ever been asked to stay a few minutes late...

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07Jan

Employer Monitoring Your Phone? Know Your Privacy Rights

The Blurring Lines Between Work and Personal Life In an age of constant connectivity, the line between our work and personal lives...

Human resources manager reviewing and pointing at a resume
17Dec

Illegal Interview Questions: What HR Can’t Ask You

Illegal Interview Questions: What HR Can’t Ask You Walking into a job interview is often a mix of excitement and anxiety. You...

Businessman pressing a “Fired” button representing employee layoff
10Dec

What Is Quiet Firing? Is It Illegal or Discrimination?

What is Quiet Firing and Is It Ever Illegal? Most people are familiar with the concept of "quiet quitting" — when employees...

Employee managing confidential data on computer, illustrating workplace security
01Dec

Can Your Employer Monitor You? Workplace Privacy Rights

In recent years, employee monitoring has become more common as companies seek to protect their assets and boost productivity. But how far...

Religious Discrimination
19Nov

How to Request Reasonable Accommodations for Religious Practices at Work

How to Request Religious Accommodations at Work In the United States, your right to religious freedom doesn't stop when you clock in...

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11Nov

When a Non-Compete Agreement Can Stop You From Getting a New Job

When Can a Non-Compete Agreement Stop You From Starting a New Job? You've landed your dream job. The offer letter is sitting...

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07Nov

What Are Your Rights After Being Laid Off?

Losing your job can feel overwhelming. Beyond the emotional impact, there are practical concerns: How will you pay your bills? What happens...

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