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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Exercising Your Rights to Pump at Work Featured on Boober

August 14, 2019
Pregnancy Discrimination
Exercising your rights to pump at work.

New York State Legislature Further Reforms Anti-Harassment Laws

June 25, 2019
Sexual Harassment
On Wednesday, June 19, 2019 the New York State Legislature passed a sweeping set of reforms to the state’s laws on sexual harassment, that is currently awaiting the Governor’s signature.

Settlement in Paid Parental Leave Suit Provides Fathers With Enhanced Leave Options

June 4, 2019
Leave
Paid Family Leave
FMLA
Access to paid parental leave is often difficult, and unequal between mothers and fathers. Learn more on how we can help bridge the gap.

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