Holding Governments Agencies Accountable for Race Discrimination
Each year, tens of thousands of racial discrimination complaints are filed against employers throughout the country. Under federal law, employers with 15...
Sexual Harassment Part 4 – Sexual Harassment in the Manufacturing Industry
In the first three articles in our series on sexual harassment in the workplace, we have looked at the medical industry, hospitality...
Attorney Amanda Farahany featured in Business Daily article: “Split 11th Circuit Court Eases Job Discrimination Standard Slightly”
Employment lawyer Amanda Farahany of Atlanta's Barrett & Farahany was critical of the court's conclusion. “The Eleventh Circuit has taken a confusing...
Managing partner Amanda Farahany featured in Atlanta Business Chronicle’s People on the Move!
Managing partner Amanda Farahany featured in Atlanta Business Chronicle's People on the Move! Click here to view the article!
Sexual Harassment Part 3: Sexual Harassment in the Retail Industry
Last month, we talked about sexual harassment in the hospitality industry and the unique circumstances that put hospitality workers in greater danger...
B&F partner Kathy Harrington Sullivan on “Technology Realities” panel.
On March 2, 2019, Barrett & Farahany partner Kathy Harrington Sullivan participated as a panel member in a question and answer session entitled...
Amanda A. Farahany of Barrett & Farahany interview in Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
On March 6, 2019 Atlanta Journal-Constitution interviewed B&F Managing Partner Amanda A. Farahany - read the full article here!
Guard Misconduct in Alabama Prisons
Prison can be a very frightening place. Most prisons are overcrowded, and there is often rampant violence among inmates, which can cause...
Forced Arbitration in Law Firms
For decades, most big law firms have required new attorneys and other employees who become part of the firm to sign a...
What are the Most Common Violations against Tip Earning Employees?
Waiters, waitresses, bartenders, delivery drivers, and many others in the hospitality industry depend on tips for their living. In fact, many tipped...
Amanda Farahany acts as local counsel for Transcend Legal Suit against UGA
Worker sues UGA for targeting transgender employees ATHENS, Ga. (CBS46)- There is a federal court battle over healthcare coverage for a transgender...
Amanda A. Farahany of Barrett & Farahany Named to Top 50 List of 2019 Women Georgia Super Lawyers
ATLANTA (February 7, 2019) – Amanda A. Farahany, managing partner of the Atlanta law firm Barrett & Farahany, has earned a spot...
What Type of Company is Subject to Compliance with FMLA?
First things first: if you are an employer, you should determine whether or not your company is obligated to provide FMLA (Family...
Should I File a Discrimination Complaint with my Employer?
Do you have an illegal discrimination complaint against your place of employment? Are you considering whether or not you should file your...
Are Salaried Employees Exempt from Overtime Pay?
Even some employers are confused about whether or not salaried employees are legally required to be paid overtime. As a rule, small...
Sexual Harassment Part 2: Sexual Harassment in the Hospitality Industry
Last time, we talked about sexual harassment in the medical field and the dire need for reforms to give female health professionals...
2 Common Types of Workplace Retaliation
Many assume that if they were to experience illegal workplace retaliation, they would know it was happening. In many cases, the employee...
What Qualifies as Sexual Harassment in the Workplace?
It can often be difficult for someone experiencing uncomfortable situations at work to decide if what they are experiencing is sexual harassment....
Workplace Harassment: What Sort of Evidence Should Be Reported?
When you have experienced illegal workplace harassment, the need to prove you have been wronged can seem completely unfair. It can feel...
Man Fired Days After Revealing Autism Diagnosis to Employer.
Barrett & Farahany LLP was featured in a First Coast News article and video regarding a man who was fired just days...
Sexual Harassment: Watch for Warning Signs
Since the #MeToo movement, both employers and employees are more aware of sexual harassment in the workplace. One of the messages that...
What To Do When You Require Long-Term FMLA Medical Leave
When you or someone you love is experiencing a serious health problem and it requires you to take extended time off from...
How to Identify Wrongful Termination
Have you been fired from a job? If so, do you know if your termination was legal? A wrongful (i.e, illegal) termination...
How Much Time Can an Employee Take Off for Pregnancy?
Federal regulations provide for maternity and family medical leave, but Georgia state laws do little to extend those rights. On average, parental...