March 5, 2021
Pregnancy Discrimination

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.”

The Weekly Roundup: Employment Numbers Remain High as Job Losses Persist

August 28, 2020
Race Discrimination
The jobs report, released early Thursday morning, indicates job losses persist, with first-time unemployment claims above 1 million for the second straight week and continuing claims still north of 14 million. This comes as Congress remains on summer recess, having failed to shore up an extension of the enhanced stimulus that was propping up the economy. With the unemployment numbers still shaky, this week we’re taking a closer look at just who is being affected.

Commuting & NYS Workers’ Compensation: What Employers & Employees Need to Know

August 26, 2020
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Employers and employees who have questions about parental leave should talk to an experienced labor and employment law attorney. Learn how we can help.

Telecommuting & NYS Workers’ Compensation: What Employers & Employees Need to Know

August 25, 2020
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New social distancing norms and efforts to limit the number of people in workplaces as a result of COVID-19 has resulted in a major increase of employees working from home. How does NYS workers’ compensation cover telecommuters?
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