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.”

John Fetterman Interview Highlights ADA Accommodations Still Hard to Get

October 17, 2022
Disability Discrimination
In a recent NBC interview with Pennsylvania Senate candidate John Fetterman, we saw a common problem for many Americans: The ability to get reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA ).

New McKinsey Report Highlights Diverse Challenges Facing Asian American Workers

October 3, 2022
Race Discrimination
The consulting company McKinsey has released a new report highlighting both the challenges and achievements of Asian Americans in the workforce.

Confusion over Abortion Coverage Persists even in Deep Blue States

October 3, 2022
Pregnancy Discrimination
In an odd twist, some workers in those deep blue states are realizing that their health insurance may not cover the practice.

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