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.”

NYS Announces Plan For New Sick Leave and Paid Leave in Response to COVID-19

March 18, 2020
Leave
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced legislation on March 17, 2020, creating emergency job protections and paid sick leave for workers affected by COVID-19.

What Employers and Employees Need to Know About the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

March 17, 2020
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What employers and employees need to know about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, including expansions to the Federal Family Medical Leave Act and provisions for paid sick leave.

Pregnant Women, COVID-19 and Work

March 12, 2020
Pregnancy Discrimination
Gender Discrimination
There currently is no scientific evidence that COVID-19 creates an increased risk for adverse outcomes for pregnant women. That said, pregnant women may be more susceptible to respiratory infections, including COVID-19, and should practice precautions.
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