What Religious Acts Are Protected in the Workplace?
Religious freedom is incredibly important to the people of this country. For many, this includes being able to practice their religious beliefs...
The Impact of Unconscious Bias on the Workplace
At Barrett & Farahany, we often talk about the effects of workplace discrimination and its many different forms, but one that is...
Damages in a Wrongful Termination Case
Wrongful termination can have severe financial and emotional consequences for workers. In a wrongful termination case, an employee can seek damages for...
Overtime Discrimination: Unveiling Gender and Racial Disparities
Most U.S. employers are required to pay their eligible employees overtime pay. But that may not always be the case. Overtime discrimination...
Filing a Workplace Harassment Complaint: Step-by-Step Guide
Everyone deserves to have a safe and respectable workplace. But that isn’t always the case. In fact, violence and harassment at work...
How Does At-Will Employment Work?
Let us tell you a story that many who have worked under at-will employment have experienced. John Smith had been working as...
FMLA vs. Paid Family Leave: Key Differences and Similarities
We all need to take time off from work to attend to our family, personal, and medical needs. That's why as an...
FLSA: Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Employees
Have you heard of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA)? It's a federal law that provides many protections and benefits...
FMLA Violations: Common Examples and What to Do If You Experience Them
In the U.S., both private and public sector employees have rights. Several laws help ensure a fair, hassle-free, and safe workplace for...
Is Harassment a Form of Discrimination?
Harassment was, at one point, vaguely recognized as a form of unwelcome conduct, which meant conduct that qualified as discriminatory and not...
Barrett & Farahany Recognized by Expertise.com as One of the Top Employment Lawyers in the Atlanta Area for 2023
Barrett & Farahany is proud to be recognized by Expertise.com as one of the Top Employment Lawyers in the Atlanta area for...
What is Considered a Hostile Work Environment?
Many people use the term “hostile work environment” very casually. You might hear someone say this when they have coworkers or supervisors...
Signs of Employment Discrimination
In the 2022 fiscal year alone, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission received 73,485 employment discrimination charges. This is a significant number of...
What is a Protected Class in the Workplace?
Realizing that you’re being treated differently than your coworkers can be extremely upsetting. When you’re being treated unfairly and it’s hurting your...
Law360 Covers Unequal Pay Complaint Represented by Barrett & Farahany Partner V. Severin Roberts
Law360 recently covered a complaint brought by former warehouse worker V.A., who alleges that she was terminated for reporting that she was...
Ways Retaliation Occurs in the Workplace
Many people would like to think that if they witnessed illegal actions and behaviors in the workplace, they would swiftly report them....
What is a Non-Compete Agreement?
In the rush of onboarding, it's sometimes easy to overlook an important document all new hires have to sign—the non-compete agreement. Sometimes...
Recent Summary Judgment Orders for the Northern District of Georgia
In this first feature below, you will find summaries of four recent employment-related reports and recommendations by magistrate judges in the Northern...
Equal Pay Day 2021
How many extra days past year-end does it take a woman to earn what a man did in just 12 months? For...
One Year Out: The Pandemic’s Negative Impact on Women in the Workforce
A year into the pandemic and the female workforce is suffering. Women have been leaving the workforce and losing jobs at higher...
How Do Wage and Hour Laws Apply to Employees Working From Home?
With the slow pace of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and the emergence of at least three more rapidly spreading variants, remote workforces...
Can You Get Fired For Being Sick?
Did you know that your employer can fire you for virtually any reason? Most employees who are terminated immediately seek answers as...
What You’re Owed When Leaving a Job
It's been a very interesting year for the job market in Georgia, and you may find yourself considering a change in employment...
The Role of Politics in the Workplace
The social temperature in our city and country is high and flowing into the workplace, be it through discussion or attire with...