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.”

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.

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.

Proposed Changes to New York’s Sexual Harassment Prevention Model Policy Aim to Provide More Guidance to Employers

February 13, 2023
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NYSDOL has proposed updates to New York's Sexual Harassment Prevention Model Policy to provide more guidance to employers.

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