In the case of Belton v. Georgia, we represent the entire class of Georgia residents who are deaf and who are in need of mental health services. A federal court recently certified the case as a class-action lawsuit. We are cautiously optimistic that a solution can be reached that will avoid further litigation and get… [Read more…]
February 10, 2010
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In the state of Georgia, “whistleblowers” are protected from retaliation by public employers. If you are employed by the state, or by any local government that receives state funding (including counties and municipalities), the law protects your right to disclose violations of law by officials in your department.
February 10, 2010
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Unfortunately, anyone who goes into the workplace will experience uncomfortable situations. Everyone has experienced a grumpy boss, an annoying coworker, or a flirtatious supervisor. While uncomfortable, these types of normal workplace annoyances are something the law expects us to withstand. However, there are times when a supervisor or coworker’s behavior goes far beyond what is… [Read more…]
February 8, 2010
In Georgia, like many Southeastern states, employment is “at will.” This basically means that an employer can terminate an employee for any reason, or no reason at all, so long as it is not for an illegal reason. The primary illegal reason we see is discrimination on a ground that is specifically prohibited under federal… [Read more…]
February 8, 2010
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Under federal law, a citizen who has been injured due to the unlawful act of a government official possesses a civil right of action. The federal law giving citizens this right is commonly referred to as “section 1983,” based on the law’s place in the U.S. Code: 42 U.S.C. 1983. This law states, in abbreviated… [Read more…]
April 26, 2011
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