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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Legal Issues and Government Programs Employers Should Consider Before Laying Off Employees

March 21, 2020
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Legal issues and government programs employers should consider before laying off employees.

NYS Legislative Working Group Proposes New Sexual Harassment Agenda

March 20, 2020
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The Sexual Harassment Working Group in Albany has proposed legislation that focuses on addressing nondisclosure laws, expanding the protections for legislative employees, and developing trauma-centered statutes of limitations policies.

NYS Announces Plan For New Sick Leave and Paid Leave in Response to COVID-19

March 18, 2020
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Governor Andrew Cuomo announced legislation on March 17, 2020, creating emergency job protections and paid sick leave for workers affected by COVID-19.

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