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...
Managing Partner Amanda Farahany Testifies in Support of the Workplace Harassment Bill
Today, Barrett & Farahany Managing Partner Amanda Farahany testified as an advocate of a proposed bill before the Reeves Subcommittee of the...
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...
Managing Partner Amanda Farahany Selected for Membership in The National Trial Lawyers
Barrett & Farahany is proud to announce managing partner Amanda Farahany has been selected for membership in The National Trial Lawyers: Top...
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...
Barrett & Farahany Ranked in the 2024 Edition of Best Law Firms®
Barrett & Farahany is pleased to announce the firm has earned two Metropolitan Tier 1 rankings for Atlanta, GA in the categories...
Federal Jury Awards $3M in Punitive Damages Over Rescinded Job Offer to Black Applicant
As It Appeared on Law.com By Mason Lawlor A jury in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia handed...
Jury awards $3M to candidate who claimed HR rep informed him of ‘race-matching’
As It Appeared on HR Dive The plaintiff, who is Black, alleged that Dimerco Express USA rescinded his job offer because the...
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...
Partner Kira Fonteneau Discusses Reasonable Accommodations on an Episode of Hollis, Wright & Clay, P.C.’s Video Series “The Attorneys”
Barrett & Farahany Partner Kira Fonteneau recently appeared on an episode of Birmingham personal injury law firm Hollis, Wright & Clay, P.C.’s...
$3+ million award in case where attorneys say Black man was denied sales job because company wanted to target ‘Caucasian market’
As It Appeared on 11Alive The case involved a foreign shipping company based in China, Dimerco Express, who allegedly only wanted a...
Metro Atlanta Man Awarded $3M in Racial Discrimination Hiring Case
As It Appeared on Atlanta News First By Zac Summers ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A metro Atlanta man who was...
Barrett & Farahany Obtains $3.39M Verdict in Fight for Employee Rights in Globalization
An Atlanta jury has returned a $3.39-million-dollar verdict in a case of employer “race matching,” Faulk v. Dimerco Express, Northern District of...
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...