Georgia Super Lawyers Recognizes Buckley Bala Wilson Mew Attorneys for 2025
Buckley Bala Wilson Mew LLP proudly announces that Georgia Super Lawyers recognized seven of our attorneys for 2025. Super Lawyers is an independent rating service that carefully selects attorneys in various practice areas and regions. We are grateful for this recognition, which acknowledges our attorneys’ hard work and dedication to our clients. Our recognized attorneys…
Read MoreBuckley Bala Wilson Mew Recognized Among 2025 Best Law Firms®
Buckley Bala Wilson Mew LLP is proud to announce its inclusion in the 2025 Best Law Firms® rankings. Our firm achieved two Tier 1 rankings in the Atlanta, GA, metro area for our commitment to excellence in Employment Law – Individuals and Litigation – Labor & Employment. The Best Law Firms® rankings, now in their…
Read MoreWhat is “Language Discrimination”?
In today’s workplace, most people understand that discrimination based on race, gender, religion, or disability is illegal. However, one less talked-about but still serious form of discrimination is “language discrimination.” If you’ve ever felt like you were treated unfairly at work due to your language, accent, or communication, you may have experienced language discrimination. This…
Read MoreTreatment for Alcoholism and Work Leave Under the FMLA
The FMLA is a federal law that gives eligible employees the right to take unpaid, job-protected leave for medical reasons, including treatment for substance abuse like alcoholism. The Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) aims to protect employees who need time off work for serious medical conditions, care of a family member, or even to…
Read MoreCan I Be Fired While on FMLA-Approved Leave?
When you take leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for personal illness, a family medical emergency, or childbirth, you might be concerned about your job security. Losing your job while on leave could cause major financial strains and worsen a stressful time. Learn what rights you have under the FMLA, when termination…
Read MoreCan I Be Discriminated Against for My Hair?
For many, hair is more than a fashion choice – it expresses culture, identity, and heritage. And, particularly in Black communities, wearing natural or protective styles such as braids, locs, or afros can be a source of pride. Unfortunately, workplace bias against these types of hairstyles is a persistent form of discrimination that many Atlanta…
Read MoreBuckley 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…
Read MoreBuckley Bala Wilson Mew Partners Recognized by Best Lawyers in America® for 2025
Buckley Bala Wilson Mew LLP is proud to announce that Best Lawyers in America® has recognized three of our partners for 2025. The annual Best Lawyers® list highlights the work of attorneys across the globe, spanning 150 different practice areas. This year, Best Lawyers® reviewed more than 13 million evaluations of eligible attorneys. In the…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreIs 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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