Paid Family Leave, FMLA & other forms of Family Leave

What type of leave should you take? How do I request leave? Am I even eligible for paid leave? If your family is undergoing a shift, you may be entitled to paid leave. Call our FMLA attorneys to schedule an appointment.

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Sometimes all you need is to understand what kind of leave you might be eligible for or how to request it. You can discuss these questions, and your options, with an attorney by scheduling a consultation.

Discrimination for Taking Leave

If you were fired after taking or asking for leave, you may have been discriminated against. The attorneys at Berke-Weiss Law can negotiate with your former employer on your behalf about your claims.

Litigation

While most cases settle before any lawsuits are filed, we have engaged in forceful litigation in state and federal courts and can help you understand what litigation might entail.

Denied Family Leave

If you believe you were wrongfully denied paid family leave by your employer, you may wish to engage an attorney to understand your rights and options going forward.

Resources from our Blog

Berke-Weiss Law Attorneys Are Recognized by Super Lawyers

October 30, 2024
Laurie Berke-Weiss, Alex Berke, and Rosa Aliberti have been selected to the 2024 New York-Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

New Employer Requirements Set By the NYS Retail Worker Safety Act to Take Effect in 2025

October 25, 2024
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The Retail Worker Safety Act goes into effect in 2025 and outlines new requirements for covered employers.

Principal Laurie Berke-Weiss recently spoke on a panel at Fordham Fashion Law Institute’s 14th Annual Symposium

October 15, 2024
Principal Laurie Berke-Weiss among panelist during the Fordham Law School Fashion Law Institute’s recent event discussing the future landscape for fashion law.

FTC Non-Compete Ban Blocked Nationwide by District Court

September 20, 2024
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The nationwide ban of non-competes will not go into effect this month as proposed.

Senior Associate Alex Berke Quoted in Law360 Article Regarding Recent Decision in Frazier v. FCBC Development Corp. et al.

August 9, 2024
Senior Associate Alex Berke, counsel for plaintiff Frazier, shares her thoughts regarding the recent decision in Law 360 article.

Berke-Weiss Law Summer 2024 Personnel Updates

July 30, 2024
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The Berke-Weiss Law team is growing!

Amended Labor Law in New York Ensures Employees’ Right to Paid Lactation Breaks Effective June 19, 2024

July 2, 2024
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Employers in New York are now required to give paid lactation breaks for breastfeeding employees.

Updated New York Labor Law Protects Employees Social Media Privacy

June 20, 2024
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New York Labor Law was recently amended limiting employer access to their employee's social media accounts.

Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act Regulation Set to Take Effect June 18, 2024

May 15, 2024
The EEOC issues its final rule and interpretive guidance to implement the PWFA.

Laurie Berke-Weiss Participates in NYU Law School Student's Presentation, "Clawback Across the Country"

April 29, 2024
Laurie Berke-Weiss participates in a presentation regarding an NYU Law School student's paper entitled, "Clawback Across the Country."

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