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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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?

Pregnant and Looking For Work

January 26, 2017
Gender Discrimination
Pregnancy Discrimination
What to know when you are applying for a job while pregnant.

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