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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Berke-Weiss Law Testifies in Albany

February 14, 2019
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Associates Rosa Aliberti and Alex Berke submitted testimony at the February 13, 2019 Joint Committee Hearing on Sexual Harassment in the Workplace in Albany.

Updates to New York State’s Anti-Sexual Harassment Requirements

November 20, 2018
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New York State recently published draft materials related to the new legislation expanding protections against sexual harassment in the workplace. Learn more.

Getting into Compliance with New York State’s Anti-Sexual Harassment Laws

October 1, 2018
Sexual Harassment
New York State’s anti-sexual harassment laws require employers to update or create an anti-sexual harassment policy, complaint form and employee training.

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