Partner Nelson Thomas Interviewed About University of Rochester Sexual Misconduct Investigation Nelson Thomas spoke to Spectrum News about the investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against University of Rochester (University) professor Florian Jaeger. Mr. Thomas spoke to Spectrum News after the release of an independent investigation report by former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District …
Month: January 2018
Pregnancy Discrimination
Pregnancy Discrimination Historically, pregnant women and women with pregnancy-related medical conditions have faced significant discrimination in the workplace. Even though a federal law to eliminate pregnancy discrimination was passed thirty years ago, pregnancy discrimination is still common today. In 2016 alone, 3,486 charges of pregnancy discrimination were filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission …
New York’s Paid Family Leave Law
New York’s Paid Family Leave Law New York State enacted Paid Family Leave effective January 1, 2018. Paid Family Leave provides eligible employees with up to a certain number of weeks of paid time off in order to: bond with a newborn, adopted or foster child; care for a close relative with a serious health …
