Do’s & Don’ts in the Time of COVID-19
Amanda Farahany co-wrote the article “Do's and Don'ts for Employers and Employees in the Time of COVID-19” for the June 22 Daily...
Another Reminder Why Discrimination in the Workplace is Wrong
Partner Kathy Harrington-Sullivan wrote an article for Women's Business Daily about illegal workplace discrimination. Kathy wrote: “Recent events have prompted an important nation-wide...
Amanda Farahany Comments on SCOTUS Ruling in Favor of LGBTQ Employees
The Fulton County Daily Report quoted Amanda Farahany in the June 15, 2020 article “Elated, Brilliant or Dangerous: Georgia's Legal Community Reacts...
Amanda Farahany Appears on “The 3 Wins Podcast” to Discuss COVID-19 and Returning to Work
Amanda discussed these ideas with Russ Clemmer, the president of Legacy Advisory Partners, a company that helps organizations keep leaders by designing...
Barrett & Farahany Featured in SHRM Article on Employee Benefits
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) featured Barrett & Farahany in an article on its very popular website entitled “Smaller Employers...
S.T.A.R.T. the Change You Want to See at Work
The recent protests about police brutality and systemic racism illustrate how understandably emotional these topics are for all of us. With so...
What to Look for as You Return to Work in the Time of Covid-19
As more companies call their employees back to work, many people want to know that it's safe to return as COVID-19 continues...
Childcare Issues & Returning to Work: Does the FFCRA Still Apply?
As if there wasn't enough confusion around the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) during the COVID-19 quarantines, employees may be further...
More on ADA Protections in the COVID-19 Workplace
In our May 8th blog, we gave you a heads up that COVID-19 may trigger accommodations for employees. In this blog, we take a closer look...
No Job Protection for Older Workers Still Under Quarantine? Seriously, Georgia?
The Governor's April 30th Executive Order extended the shelter in place requirement for high-risk individuals, including those over 65 years of age,...
President Urges Return to Business; Employees Should Maintain Vigilance to Protect Themselves – Here’s Why
As President Trump urges states and companies to go back to work and cheers on protesters demanding a reopening of the economy,...
Preparing for Georgia’s Businesses to Reopen
In the interest of helping people prepare for Georgia's businesses to reopen, we've put together some questions and answers we hope will...
Georgia House Democratic Caucus: Press Briefing with Michael Wilensky
B&F attorney & State Rep Michael Wilensky participated in the Georgia House Democratic Caucus Press Briefing on April 23, 2020, and shared valuable...
What the Paycheck Protection Program Means for Employers and Employees
Barrett & Farahany managing partner Amanda Farahany and employment defense attorney Todd Stanton have once again joined forces to bring both employers and...
Further Clarification of the FFCRA for Employees
The Department of Labor has issued further clarification on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA for short - see our previous...
April 3rd Shelter in Place Order – What’s Changed?
As of 6PM tonight, April 3rd, Governor Kemp has issued a new Shelter in Place order that supersedes his March 23rd Shelter...
Families First Coronavirus Response Act goes into effect today, April 1, 2020 – what does it mean for employees?
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) goes into effect today. We've compiled some questions and answers that the Department of Labor...
Webinar: New Rights & Obligations under COVID-19 Relief Laws
Barrett & Farahany has joined with Stanton Law to bring you a webinar about the various new relief laws arising from the Coronavirus...
Help for Employees – New Podcast!
Relief measures for those whose jobs are affected by COVID-19 passed into law last week, and employees will see those laws taking effect...
Help for Employees Affected by Coronavirus/COVID-19!
On March 14, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA, H.R. 6201), in part to...
Sexual Harassment Bill HB 1121 is in DANGER of being TABLED!
Sexual Harassment Bill HB 1121 is in danger of being tabled, please help us keep it on the agenda for a vote TODAY!...
Your voice was HEARD! HB 1121 was passed UNANIMOUSLY by committee!
Sexual Harassment Bill HB 1121 was passed by the tort reform committee UNANIMOUSLY! This is exciting news! Next, HB 1121 will go...
We did it! HB 1121 is up for a vote on March 12!
Your calls and emails helped us get Sexual Harassment Bill HB 1121 to committee on March 10th and now to a vote...
GREAT NEWS! HB 1121 is being heard in Committee TODAY!
All of your calls and emails HELPED! HB 1121 is being heard this afternoon in committee! Please tune in here for updates...