March 31, 2020

How Will New NYS and Federal Paid Sick and Family Leave Laws Interact?

With expanded Federal paid sick and family leave laws going into effect on Wednesday, April 1st, learn about what both the Federal and New York State laws offer to employees and require for employers.

How will new NYS and Federal Laws interact? from Alex Berke

NLRB Issues Ruling on Unlawful Severance Agreements

February 24, 2023
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The National Labor Relations Board recently ruled that employers cannot require employees to give up their NLRA-enacted rights in exchange for receiving severance benefits.

Alex Berke quoted by Law 360: World Leaders' Exits Hold Lessons For Employers On Burnout

February 24, 2023
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Senior Associate Alex Berke quoted in Law 360 article about reasonable accommodations.

The Impact of New York State’s Legalization of Recreational Marijuana’s on Workplace Policies and Protections

February 23, 2023
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New York's Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) legalized recreational marijuana use for adults and includes amendments to labor laws protecting employees from discrimination based on cannabis use outside of work hours.

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