Despite the laws on the books meant to prevent such abuse, countless employees every year have wages that they earned through their hard work taken by their bosses through unfair means. Many workers never try to fight for the right to their agreed-upon payment, and instead try to avoid retaliation…
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The legal protections available to LGBTQ employees across the United States are relatively recent. Georgia, in particular, lacks many workplace protections that are accepted and typical in other states. For example, no state law in Georgia prohibits employers from discriminating because of race. As a result of this legislative weakness,…
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Atlanta, Georgia, a bustling hub of commerce and culture, is home to countless independent contractors who provide their unique skills to a diverse array of businesses. Whether you're a graphic designer, a construction worker, or any other professional offering services as an independent contractor, understanding your rights is paramount. Please…
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If you are working long hours, you expect to be compensated for all that time. However, not every employee is actually eligible for overtime pay according to state and federal laws. It is important to know what “kind” of employee you are considered and whether or not your company is…
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You should be able to go to work and do your job in peace. If you instead have to walk into an environment where you are harassed and treated poorly, that can wear you down after a while. No one should have to deal with that, but what can you…
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Most job postings list off a variety of requirements for being considered for a position, but can the age of the applicant be one of their criteria? Age requirements seem like textbook discrimination since they could end up barring a perfectly qualified person from even getting their foot in the…
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Our firm hand-selects challenging, complex cases that other attorneys won’t touch so we can deliver the highly-personalized attention your case deserves. From consultation to trial, we advocate for employees’ rights, every step of the way.
We base our practice on the principles of service and care. We take the time to truly know each and every client, and we put all of our energy into obtaining the best outcome possible, time and time again.
We will prosecute your case to the fullest extent possible. If you’ve been wronged by an employer in Georgia, you can count on Ben Barrett Law to fight for you.
Many laws in the United States make it illegal for an employer or company to discriminate against applicants and employees. One of those laws states that employees with disabilities have the right to request a reasonable accommodation made by employers....
