June 8, 2020

Recording: Paid Family Leave in NY

Woven Bodies, an inclusive digital practice supporting queer folks + allies from family planning through parenthood hosted Associate Alex Berke to offer training on Paid Family Leave. The class was moderated by Morgane Richardson — Perinatal Health Educator, Doula and co-creator of Woven Bodies. You can rent the class for $15 through Woven Bodies.

The class covers the following topics:

  • Understanding, accessing and utilizing Paid Family Leave
  • Taking parental leave from your job
  • Asking for accommodations from your employer
  • Navigating Paid Family Leave as a self-employed person
  • Thinking ahead during Covid-19
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Plaintiff in Pregnancy Discrimination Case Allowed to Proceed Despite Prior Settlement Agreement

April 26, 2019
Pregnancy Discrimination
An international law firm is facing a class action lawsuit after female associates allege that the firm harms the careers of pregnant women and new mothers.

New Lactation Room Law Featured on Mindr

April 11, 2019
Pregnancy Discrimination
Check out Berke-Weiss Associate Alex Berke discussing New York City’s new lactation room law in Mindr!

New Lactation Rooms and Policy Requirements for New York City Employers

February 28, 2019
Pregnancy Discrimination
New York City has expanded on existing requirements to provide lactation rooms to employees who express milk for up to three years following child birth.

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