November 14, 2019
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Berke-Weiss Law Serves the Mid-Hudson Valley

After serving clients in the Mid-Hudson Valley for the past two years, Berke-Weiss Law PLLC is excited to announce that we are meeting clients in Beacon, New York, at 355 Main Street. The firm looks forward to continuing to serve the Mid-Hudson Valley as employment attorneys from our new location. Please contact us if you need assistance and want to schedule an appointment to meet with an attorney in Beacon.

What Employers and Employees Need to Know About the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

March 17, 2020
Leave
What employers and employees need to know about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, including expansions to the Federal Family Medical Leave Act and provisions for paid sick leave.

Pregnant Women, COVID-19 and Work

March 12, 2020
Pregnancy Discrimination
Gender Discrimination
There currently is no scientific evidence that COVID-19 creates an increased risk for adverse outcomes for pregnant women. That said, pregnant women may be more susceptible to respiratory infections, including COVID-19, and should practice precautions.

Salary Sharing and the Importance of Pay Transparency

March 11, 2020
Gender Discrimination
Pay transparency can effectively mitigate salary discrepancies based on race and gender, especially considering that women and minorities are often at the lower end of the pay grade. While publicizing each individual employee’s salary may create unnecessary animosity, reporting pay bands could be a favorable method of promoting a culture of transparency.

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