March 5, 2021

Alex Berke Quoted in New York Times Article on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

The pandemic may be creating a path for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which was first introduced in 2012 to become law. This law will help clarify and define the rights of women to receive accommodations in the workplace.

“There’s no clear standard,” said Alex Berke, an employment lawyer at the New York-based Berke-Weiss Law firm who specializes in pregnancy discrimination cases. “It’s like a puzzle.”

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Lessons From the Bill O'Reilly Sex Harassment Scandal

May 2, 2017
Sexual Harassment
What can victims of workplace sexual harassment learn from the O’Reilly event? Workplace sexual harassment continues to occur across the United States, including in New York, but often it goes unreported. 

New Equal Pay Protections Pass the New York City Council

April 13, 2017
Gender Discrimination
New York City Council passed a law preventing employers from asking about a prospective employee’s salary history with the goal of closing the gender pay gap.

Potential Impact of ACA Repeal on Pregnant Women and Mothers

February 23, 2017
Gender Discrimination
Pregnancy Discrimination
What can a repeal of the Affordable Care Act mean for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers?

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