What are Tip Credits? Should I be Concerned About How my Employer Handles Them?
Under federal law and the laws of most states, employers are allowed to pay employees who earn tips an hourly rate that...
Amanda Farahany Discusses Legal Issues Around COVID-19 on New Podcast
Managing Partner Amanda Farahany appeared on a podcast on June 19, 2020, with Chris DeBlasio, the CEO of Agency850 who hosts the...
Supreme Court Says Law Protects LGBTQ from Discrimination
In a landmark ruling, the United States Supreme Court today ruled existing federal law banning sex discrimination also protects workers from discrimination...
Domestic Violence During COVID-19 & Quarantines
At Barrett & Farahany, a cornerstone of our practice is ensuring justice and equality for all people. While we do not handle...
What to Do if You Were Exposed to The Coronavirus on The Job
Many states are now beginning to reopen businesses that were shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. What to do if you...
What Are Some of The Most Common Types of Workplace Discrimination?
Employment discrimination may include biased actions of the employer in preferential hiring, job assignment, promotion, wrongful termination, retaliation, compensation, and various forms...
Is There A Danger of Courts Acting as Jurors?
A question many scholars have been asking in recent years is whether judges have put themselves in the place of jurors, violating...
A Question for Returning to Work: To Test or Not to Test?
Amanda Farahany and Todd Stanton of Stanton Law LLC have teamed up again to co-write the Daily Report commentary âTo Test or...
Is Bankruptcy the Right Move for You?
We have heard from clients who are experiencing financial difficulties because of the economic impact of COVID-19 quarantines and business closings. Hardworking...
COVID-19 May Trigger Accommodations for Employees with Disabilities
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued new guidelines around COVID-19 for employers to follow. The revised guidelines explain how the...
The Barrett & Farahany Difference
Every member of the Barrett & Farahany team (attorneys, paralegals, and office staff) understands the impact that workplace issues can have on...
Amanda Farahany Appears on WABE to Discuss Employees Rights While Returning to Work
Amanda Farahany was a guest on Closer Look on WABE Radio, the NPR station in Atlanta. During the May 5 broadcast, Amanda...
How to Help Your Community During The COVID-19 Crisis
The people of Alabama are committed to helping the vulnerable segments of the population during the Covid-19 pandemic. How to help your...
Coronavirus Discrimination Concerns in The Workplace
The Covid-19 pandemic has not only disrupted businesses, caused millions of job losses, and forced many employees to work from home, but...
Am I an Employee or an Independent Contractor?
Business owners in Alabama, as well as anywhere else, are usually under pressure to reduce costs and maximize profits. Am I an...
Important COVID-19 Work-from-Home Legal Issues
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has led to a situation where a large number of employers are encouraging employees to work from the...
What Is the Time Limit for Filing an Employment Discrimination Claim in Alabama?
A precursor to filing a discrimination case in court is the state administrative agency to accept charges of discrimination. What is the...
Mayor of Atlanta Issues a 14-Day Stay At Home Order
On Monday evening, March 23, 2020, Atlanta's Mayor Keisha L. Bottoms announced that she signed a 14-day stay at home order within...
WE STILL NEED YOUR HELP TO GET HB 1121 PASSED!
WE ARE ALMOST THERE! All of your calls and emails helped us get HB 1121 to committee today, March 10, 2020, but...
Understanding Cultural Differences in The Workplace
Understanding cultural differences in the workplace. The typical modern workplace comprises employees from diverse cultural backgrounds and belief systems, which are distinct...
Gender Discrimination | Protection Under Title VII
Following Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, incredible strides have been made furthering gender equality in the workplace. Thanks...
FMLA Rights | What You Need to Know
It's no secret that employees need to take days off or work from home to recover from an illness from time to...
What You Need to Know About Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
n the past few years, more reports of sexual harassment have been brought to light than ever before. With the help of...
What is the Value of My Discrimination Claim?
This is one of the most common questions for those who want to file an employment discrimination claim. What is the value...