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.”

EEOC Issues Draft for Update to Workplace Harassment Guidance

October 9, 2023
Sexual Harassment
The EEOC releases updates to workplace harassment guidance for the first time in over 20 years.

New York State Pay Transparency Laws Go Into Effect

October 2, 2023
Salary Transparency
The New York State Pay Transparency Law went into effect on September 17, 2023.

Department of Labor Proposes Changes to Automatic Overtime Eligibility

September 7, 2023
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Department of Labor increases salary requirements for employees who do not receive overtime.

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