July 15, 2020
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Berke-Weiss Law Writes About Free Speech in the Workplace for Law360

Since the killing of George Floyd, as a firm we have made an effort to both learn and contribute our expertise to the necessary and ongoing conversations about racism and discrimination in our country. 

As a part of this effort, we wanted to help answer some questions on many New Yorkers’ minds right now: can I be fired for protesting or posting about politics on social media? Am I entitled to take time off to protest? Can my employer force me to take a Covid-19 test after protesting but before returning to my workplace? 

We are excited to share that our research on these topics has been published by Law360 in an article entitled, “When NY Worker Free Speech Rights And COVID-19 Collide,” which examines employee protections under New York Labor Law § 201-d and the latest Covid-19 guidance from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. 

When NY Worker Free Speech Rights And COVID-19 Collide - Law360

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Women Leaders Weigh in on the Pandemic and Beyond

November 23, 2020
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As part of the Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society, New York Times reporters and editors sought the perspectives of some of the leading executives in the business and finance world about the role women have and can continue to play in the post-pandemic work world.

As President, Joe Biden Can Protect Workers

November 19, 2020
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In a new blog post at the Institute for New Economic Thinking, professors David Michaels and Gregory Wagner lay out an 11-point overview of a longer policy paper that they believe president-elect Joe Biden can enact on day one in office to protect workers

Historic Victory for Paid Family Leave in Colorado

November 12, 2020
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While much of the post-election attention has been focused on the presidential race, there has been little said about what looks to be a historic victory for working Coloradans, who have chosen to join eight other states, including New York, and Washington D.C. in providing paid family leave for new parents as well as those dealing with a family emergency. This is the first paid family leave law to be won through a ballot initiative, rather than implemented by elected officials.
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