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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Plaintiff in Pregnancy Discrimination Case Allowed to Proceed Despite Prior Settlement Agreement

April 26, 2019
Pregnancy Discrimination
An international law firm is facing a class action lawsuit after female associates allege that the firm harms the careers of pregnant women and new mothers.

New Lactation Room Law Featured on Mindr

April 11, 2019
Pregnancy Discrimination
Check out Berke-Weiss Associate Alex Berke discussing New York City’s new lactation room law in Mindr!

New Lactation Rooms and Policy Requirements for New York City Employers

February 28, 2019
Pregnancy Discrimination
New York City has expanded on existing requirements to provide lactation rooms to employees who express milk for up to three years following child birth.

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