2016 - Barrett & Farahany

Helping employees find justice in eleven states with offices in Illinois, Georgia, and Alabama.

4 Steps You’ll Need to Take Before Pursuing a Wrongful Termination Suit
13Dec

4 Steps You’ll Need to Take Before Pursuing a Wrongful Termination Suit

The only thing worse than losing your job is losing your job for no reason at all or for an unjust reason....

Learn About Work Pay Discrimination
12Dec

Learn About Work Pay Discrimination

The Equal Pay Act prohibits pay discrimination on the basis of gender. Signed into federal law in 1963, the Equal Pay Act...

What Employees and Employers Should Know About Overtime
12Dec

What Employees and Employers Should Know About Overtime

In most hourly working arrangements, federal and state labor laws require that overtime (1.5 times the employee's hourly rate) must be paid...

Understanding Whistlerblower Labor Laws in Georgia
12Dec

Understanding Whistlerblower Labor Laws in Georgia

Like employees in most states, Georgia employees are subject to “at-will” employment, which means they can be terminated at any time for...

How to File a Complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
09Dec

How to File a Complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

If you believe that you have been discriminated against at work, you should consult an employment lawyer as soon as possible. If...

Executive Compensation
24Nov

Executive Compensation

In most occupations, it's a fairly simple matter for job applicants to negotiate the salary they want. Typically, there is a reasonable...

Disability Discrimination in the Workplace
21Nov

Disability Discrimination in the Workplace

Life can be difficult for individuals who live with a physical or mental disability, and a large part of their struggle are...

Facts About Religious Discrimination and Harassment
14Nov

Facts About Religious Discrimination and Harassment

In America, everyone has the right to worship freely according to his or her beliefs. Religious freedom is a constitutional right, and...

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
11Nov

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Sexual harassment is a serious workplace issue for both employers and employees. When an employee is sexually harassed, it can affect his...

Georgia’s At-Will Employment Doctrine
06Nov

Georgia’s At-Will Employment Doctrine

At-will employment in Georgia is a two-way street. Employees who become dissatisfied with their job have the freedom to resign their position...

To Complain or Not to Complain, That is the Question
04Nov

To Complain or Not to Complain, That is the Question

When coworkers have different ideas about how to communicate or how to approach tasks at work, friction can result. Employees may take...

gender discrimination
02Nov

The Negative Effects of Gender Discrimination

According to research conducted by Lean In, 73% of women still experience conduct that would be considered bias in the workplace, but...

When Does a Workplace Qualify as Being Hostile?
13Oct

When Does a Workplace Qualify as Being Hostile?

You've probably heard the phrase “hostile workplace,” but you might not be certain what that actually means. More than just a nebulous...

Documenting Discrimination in the Workplace
05Oct

Documenting Discrimination in the Workplace

Today's workplace has never been more diverse, and this could mean employees are more likely than ever to face discrimination because of...

How Can Employers Avoid Illegal Harassment in the Work Place?
28Sep

How Can Employers Avoid Illegal Harassment in the Work Place?

Illegal harassment can be a difficult situation for any employer to manage. Even exercising particular care during the hiring process may not...

Veterans’ Rights in the Workplace
12Sep

Veterans’ Rights in the Workplace

Disabled veterans seeking civilian jobs may face discrimination and exclusion, especially if they have service-related injuries or PTSD. Fortunately, veterans are a...

How to Spot Workplace Retaliation
26Aug

How to Spot Workplace Retaliation

If you've recently taken part in a protected activity at your workplace (such as reporting or objecting to discrimination or harassment based...

Your Rights as a Disabled Employee in the Workplace
12Aug

Your Rights as a Disabled Employee in the Workplace

If you are a disabled person, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may protect you from workplace discrimination related to your disability....

Your Rights as a Pregnant Woman in the Workplace
02Aug

Your Rights as a Pregnant Woman in the Workplace

Pregnancy can be a happy event in a woman's life, but it can also be a source of stress, worry, and fear...

LGBT Athletes Still Experience Harassment and Discrimination
02Jul

LGBT Athletes Still Experience Harassment and Discrimination

Even with the recent number of LGBT professional athletes “coming out,” and becoming actively and openly gay in their respective sports, there...

How to Prove Discrimination in the Workplace
12Jun

How to Prove Discrimination in the Workplace

Proving discrimination in the workplace is sometimes difficult based upon the type of supporting evidence in the case. One type of evidence...

Different Types of Workplace Harassment
25May

Different Types of Workplace Harassment

There are various forms of harassment in the workplace. While most people might think sexual harassment is the only one, they would...

Founding partner, Amanda A. Farahany is sworn in as President of the Atlanta Bar Association Labor and Employment Group
24May

Founding partner, Amanda A. Farahany is sworn in as President of the Atlanta Bar Association Labor and Employment Group

Amanda A. Farahany, managing partner at the Atlanta employment law firm, Barrett & Farahany, LLP is sworn in as President on May...

Employment Discrimination Lawyer Atlanta Trusts Explains Common Types of Discrimination in the Workplace?
05May

Employment Discrimination Lawyer Atlanta Trusts Explains Common Types of Discrimination in the Workplace?

Workplace discrimination is unfortunately all too common. Both men and women, of all ages, ethnicities, and professions have spoken out about being...

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Georgia Office

3344 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 800
Atlanta, GA 30326
334-237-7773

Alabama Office

2 20th St N, Suite 900,
Birmingham, AL 35203
866-951-0903

Illinois Office

77 W. Wacker Dr. Suite 4500
Chicago, IL 60601
773-337-7999

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