Buckley Bala Wilson Mew LLP Partners Selected as 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers

Please join us in congratulating partners Edward Buckley, Anita Bala, Ashley Wilson Clark, Thomas J. Mew IV, and Kyle Brooks for their inclusion as 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Civil Rights & Employment Lawyers! The partners at Buckley Bala Wilson Mew LLP are extremely honored to be included in this seventh edition of Lawdragon’s guide. About Edward…

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How to Handle a Hostile Work Environment

A hostile work environment can severely affect an employee’s well-being, productivity, and overall job satisfaction. It’s essential to understand what constitutes a hostile work environment, recognize the signs, know your rights, and learn the steps you can take to address and resolve such a situation. Today we want to provide you with the necessary tools…

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Is It Discrimination if an AI Tool Rejects an Application?

Companies increasingly use AI tools to screen and evaluate résumés and cover letters, search online platforms and social media networks for potential candidates, and examine the speech patterns and facial expressions of job applicants during interviews. Companies also use AI to recruit and hire employees, create performance reviews, and oversee employee activities and performance. However, AI…

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The Protecting Older Americans Act Is Good Policy

Two years ago, a federal law exempting sexual assault cases from mandatory arbitration became law. Now advocates want the federal government to do the same for age discrimination claims. Although the Seventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a jury trial, millions of Americans are instead forced into mandatory arbitration by clauses…

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Your Protections Under the Georgia Whistleblower Act

Whistleblowers risk their personal and professional lives to provide information about fraud and other illegal activities. They are willing to come forward to report crimes or other violations that would otherwise go unnoticed and are invaluable in the detection of crime, fraud, and other legal violations and the enforcement of laws. Whistleblowing is effective because…

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What Does Pregnancy Discrimination Look Like?

Georgia is a great place to raise children. But while many of the state’s employers say they are “family-friendly,” numerous pregnant women face employment challenges when they choose to start their families. Fortunately, federal laws against pregnancy discrimination in the workplace exist. Both employers and employees must be aware of and comply with relevant anti-discrimination…

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Sexual Assault in Georgia

Georgia recognizes that sexual assault is a crime. O.C.G.A. Section 16-6-5.1 specifically recognizes that sexual assault by “persons with supervisory or disciplinary authority” over another is a felony. People with disciplinary authority include teachers, principals, assistant principals or other school administrators. Sexual assault by an employee of a juvenile justice probation office of a probationer…

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Common Misconceptions About Religious Discrimination in the Workplace

Religious discrimination in the workplace can be a complex and sensitive issue. Several common misconceptions surround this topic. It’s important to dispel these misconceptions to promote a better understanding of the rights and responsibilities related to religious diversity in the workplace. Here are some common myths: Myth #1: Religious discrimination only involves major religions. Religious…

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Retaliation for Medical Leave

Retaliation against employees for taking medical leave is illegal in many jurisdictions, including the United States. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provide employees with legal protections to ensure they can take medical leave without fear of reprisal. Here is an overview of both laws: The Family…

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