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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Berke-Weiss Law Testifies in Albany

February 14, 2019
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Associates Rosa Aliberti and Alex Berke submitted testimony at the February 13, 2019 Joint Committee Hearing on Sexual Harassment in the Workplace in Albany.

Updates to New York State’s Anti-Sexual Harassment Requirements

November 20, 2018
Sexual Harassment
New York State recently published draft materials related to the new legislation expanding protections against sexual harassment in the workplace. Learn more.

Getting into Compliance with New York State’s Anti-Sexual Harassment Laws

October 1, 2018
Sexual Harassment
New York State’s anti-sexual harassment laws require employers to update or create an anti-sexual harassment policy, complaint form and employee training.

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