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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5 Tips for Parental Leave Policies That Minimize Risk

May 15, 2018
Paid Family Leave
FMLA
Pregnancy Discrimination
Laurie Berke-Weiss and Alex Berke were quoted in a recent Law360 article about minimizing legal risk for employers around parental leave issues.

New Sexual Harassment Laws for Employers

April 17, 2018
Sexual Harassment
The New York State Legislature and New York City Council have recently enacted new measures in an attempt to prevent sexual harassment. Both legislative bodies passed a series of new laws that employers need to be aware of and comply with.

Department of Labor Adopts Appellate Court Test

February 23, 2018
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On Friday, January 5, the U.S. Department of Labor adopted a new test for determining whether interns qualify as employees under the FLSA, rescinding agency guidance from 2010.

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