(Webinar) Bringing It Home: Pregnancy, Parental and Caregiver Rights in The Workplace

Tuesday, April 25, 2023 | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

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Program Co-Chair:
Randi M. Cohen
Kalmanson Cohen, PLLC
Program Co-Chair:
Chaya M. Gourarie
Tully Rinckey PLLC

  • Attendees will hear from a panel of seasoned practitioners and be provided with the latest updates on:

    • Pregnancy Discrimination and other Legal Issues Pertaining to Pregnancy (PDA, ADA, FMLA, NYPFLA)
    • Best Practices for Employers and Human Resources as to Pregnancy/Parental Rights
    • Caregiver Discrimination – Development in the Law
    • Women’s Rights and Policy Initiatives – the Legislative Perspective

    Program Fee:
    $199 For Members | $299 For Nonmembers
    Small Law Firm Member: $149

  • Jennifer Calamia
    Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP

    Allegra L. Fishel
    Founder and Executive Director, Gender Equality Law Center

    Evandro C. Gigante
    Proskauer Rose LLP

    Katherine A. Greenberg
    Assistant Commissioner, New York City Commission on Human Rights

    Brian A. Heller
    Schwartz Perry & Heller, LLP

    Rebecca Izzo
    Trial Attorney, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

    Erika L. Ozer
    SVP, Deputy General Counsel, Global Head of Labor & Employment Law, CBRE

    Lauren M. Paxton
    Calcagni & Kanefsky, LLP

    Jennie D. Woltz
    Woltz & Folkinshteyn, P.C

  • 9:00 am – 9:05 am
    Program Overview and Introductions
    Chaya M. Gourarie

    9:05 am – 10:05 am
    Pregnancy Discrimination and other Legal Issues Pertaining to Pregnancy  (PDA, ADA, FMLA, NYSHRL)

    • A review of the legal landscape on the federal, state and local level
    • Damages for pregnancy violations – how it differs under various statutes
    • Practical implications for lawyers and HR personnel 

    Panelists: Chaya M. Gourarie, Erika L. Ozer & Lauren M. Paxton

    10:05 am – 11:00 am
    Caregiver Rights Under Federal, State and Local Law

    • Caregiver Leave Rights Under Federal and New York State Law
    • Caregiver Discrimination Under Federal Law
    • Caregiver Rights Under the New York City Human Rights Law

    Panelists: Brian A. Heller, Rebecca Izzo & Jennifer Calamia

    11:00 am – 11:15 am
    Break

    11:15 am – 12:05 pm
    Best Practices for Employers and Human Resources as to
    Pregnancy/Parental Rights

    • How employers can proactively and effectively ensure equality in their workforce
    • Helping employers remain in compliance with leave laws and stay abreast of evolving laws – A case study

    Panel Leader: Randi M. Cohen
    Panelists:  Evandro C. Gigante & Jennie D. Woltz

    12:05 pm – 12:55 pm
    Women’s Rights and Policy Initiatives – the Legislative Perspective

    • What is happening behind the scenes and at the legislative level to support women and caregivers
    • Educational opportunities and initiatives to drive change at the local level

    Panelists: Allegra L. Fishel & Katherine A. Greenberg

    12:55 pm – 1:00 pm
    Closing Remarks and Program Wrap-Up
    Randi M. Cohen         

  • New York: 4.5 Professional Practice
    New Jersey: 4.5 General
    California: 4.5 General
    Pennsylvania: 3.5 General

  • Sponsoring Association Committees:
    Labor & Employment, Tracey Salmon-Smith, Chair
    Sex & Law ,  Olympias Iliana Konidaris & Farah Diaz-Tello, Co-Chairs

    Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
    Yelena Balashchenko, Manager, Business Development & Sponsorships | (212) 382-6608 | ybalashchenko@nycbar.org

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