Monday, January 24, 2022 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Chaya M. Gourarie
Amabile & Erman, P.C.
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In this CLE, four outstanding panelists will take a deep dive into the current state of Federal, New York State, and New York City law as it relates to pregnancy discrimination, family responsibility, and parental leave. Topics covered will include:
- Overview of the patchwork of laws covering pregnancy and parental rights, including but not limited to, the Pregnancy
Discrimination Act of 1978 (“PDA”); Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”); The Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”); Family First
Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”); New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”); New York State Human Rights Law (“NYSHRL”) and New York Paid Family Leave Act (“NYPFLA”). - Overview of the common challenges pregnant women and new parents face in the workplace and how Plaintiff’s attorneys are
advocating for the rights of these plaintiffs, using the above-referenced legal framework. - Discussion of best practices for employers and H.R. personnel regarding pregnancy and parental leave.
- Discussion of where the above-referenced legal patchwork falls short and what legal and legislative efforts are being made to
address those gaps (i.e., the Pregnant Workers Act and other initiatives). - Overview of the New York City Commission on Human Rights’ efforts to combat pregnancy and caregiver discrimination.
This CLE will offer invaluable practice pointers to plaintiff-side attorneys and management-side attorneys, and will also offer a comprehensive background of the legal framework governing pregnancy and parental rights at the Federal, State and City level.
Program Fee:
$149 For Members | $249 For Nonmembers - Overview of the patchwork of laws covering pregnancy and parental rights, including but not limited to, the Pregnancy
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Dina Bakst
Co-Founder and Co-President of A Better Balance (ABB)Bryn Goodman
Fox RothchildKatherine Greenberg
Special Counsel, New York City Commission on Human RightsBrian Heller
Schwartz Perry & Heller LLP -
10:00 am – 10:20 am
Brief Overview of the Patchwork of Laws Covering Pregnancy and Parental
Rights- The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 (“PDA”)
- Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”)
- New York State Human Rights Law (“NYSHRL”)
Lead Panelist: Chaya Gourarie
Panelists: Dina Bakst, Bryn Goodman, Katherine Greenberg & Brian Heller
10:20 am – 10:40 am
An Overview of the New York City Commission on Human Rights’ Efforts to
Combat Pregnancy and Caregiver Discrimination- The New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”).
Lead Panelist: Katherine Greenberg
Panelists: Dina Bakst, Bryn Goodman, Chaya Gourarie & Brian Heller
10:40 am – 11:00 am
A Discussion of Legislative Efforts Being Made to Address Gaps in the Law- Overview of leave rights under the FMLA and the New York Paid Family Leave Act (“NYPFLA”)
- The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”)
Lead Panelist: Dina Bakst
Panelists: Bryn Goodman, Chaya Gourarie, Katherine Greenberg & Brian Heller
11:00 am – 11:20 am
An Overview Of The Rights And Challenges of Working Parents
- Marking the case for reasonable accommodations for caregivers: The recent decision Tarantul v. City of New York Health and Hospitals Corp. (New York County: January 18, 2022)
Lead Panelist: Brian Heller
Panelists: Dina Bakst, Chaya Gourarie, Bryn Goodman & Katherine Greenberg
11:20 am – 11:40 am
A Discussion of Best Practices for Employers and H.R. Personnel Regarding Pregnancy and Parental Leave- The Importance of a Written Policy & Sample Policies
Lead Panelist: Bryn Goodman
Panelists: Dina Bakst, Chaya Gourarie, Katherine Greenberg & Brian Heller
11:40 am – 11:50am
Hypotheticals
Panelists
11:50 am – 12:00 pm
Question/Answer Session
Panelists
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New York: 2.0 Professional Practice
New Jersey: 2.4 General
California: 2.0 General
Pennsylvania: 2.0 General -
Sponsoring Association Committee:
Labor & Employment, Tracey Salmon-Smith, ChairSponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
Angie Avila, Manager, Membership Outreach and Sponsorships | (212) 382-6608 | aavila@nycbar.org