(Webcast) Pregnancy and Parental Rights in the Workplace: Best Practices During Times of Change

Monday, January 24, 2022 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Program Chair:
Chaya M. Gourarie
Amabile & Erman, P.C.

  • 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

  • Dina Bakst
    Co-Founder and Co-President of A Better Balance (ABB)

    Bryn Goodman
    Fox Rothchild

    Katherine Greenberg
    Special Counsel, New York City Commission on Human Rights

    Brian 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

  • 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, Chair

    Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
    Angie Avila, Manager, Membership Outreach and Sponsorships | (212) 382-6608 | aavila@nycbar.org