April 8, 2020
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CLE on COVID-19: Legal Issues and Government Resources Employers Should Know

Here is a video of the CLE provided by Associate Alex Berke through the Dutchess County and Westchester County Bar Associations on April 1, 2020. It contains information on New York State Paid Family Leave, the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act expansion, and general information for employers on how to think through questions about their employees. Note, watching this video does not entitle you to CLE credit.

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Chamber of Mothers Spreads Awareness and Advocacy for Paid Family Leave

November 18, 2021
Paid Family Leave
Chamber of Mothers is a newly formed group by moms and for moms, currently focusing on advocating for federal paid leave.

New York Extends The Meaning of Family to Include Siblings for NY Paid Family Leave (NYPFL)

November 5, 2021
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On Monday, November 1, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law providing Paid Family Leave to individuals caring for siblings. New York already has one of the nation’s most extensive family leave programs, providing employees leave to bond with a new child, to provide care for a relative, or to provide care when a spouse, child, parent, or domestic partner are called into active military duty. The inclusion of siblings under relative coverage goes even further to protecting family’s time off when the need arises.

Gender Bias Adds Up

November 1, 2021
Gender Discrimination
Everyday forms of gender discrimination that doesn’t add up to a lawsuit can be just as damaging to women’s careers.

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