Katharine H Parker

May 01, 2023 | New York Law Journal

You likely have seen some of the dispiriting statistics: One out of two Americans can't name the three branches of our government. One in four can't name any branch. Only two-thirds of Americans vote in presidential elections, and only 40% vote in midterms.

By Katharine H. Parker and Dawn Smalls, co-chairs of the New York City Bar Association's Task Force on Civic Education

5 minute read

April 21, 2014 | National Law Journal

Proliferating "ban the box" laws penalize employers who screen job candidates without justification.

By Katharine H. Parker and Daniel L. Saperstein

7 minute read

June 05, 2013 | New York Law Journal

Katharine H. Parker and Daniel L. Saperstein of Proskauer Rose write: On its face, New York's new law is a well-intentioned effort to address the problem of long-term unemployment. But given that any business, even in times of plenty, turns away far more applicants than it can hire, the prospect of frequent and frivolous litigation from this ill-conceived and overbroad law looms large.

By Katharine H. Parker and Daniel L. Saperstein

5 minute read

October 21, 2013 | New York Law Journal

Katharine Parker, Roberta Chevlowe and Laura M. Fant of Proskauer Rose write: In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark June 26, 2013 decision in 'United States v. Windsor' striking down §3 of the Defense of Marriage Act, many questions have arisen for employers, human resources professionals, attorneys and others regarding the impact of the decision on the administration of numerous workplace policies and benefits.

By Katharine H. Parker, Roberta K. Chevlowe and Laura M. Fant

12 minute read

May 24, 2010 | New York Law Journal

Katharine H. Parker, a partner with Proskauer Rose, writes: Though courts have historically enforced company computer use policies and permitted employers wide latitude in monitoring their systems, growing concerns about privacy recently have led some courts to limit the extent to which employers may review communications on their systems, especially where their policies were arguably ambiguous.

By Katharine H. Parker

14 minute read

April 19, 2010 | National Law Journal

Critics argue that they can run afoul of discrimination laws, be contrary to public policy and violate individual privacy rights.

By Katharine H. Parker

8 minute read

May 25, 2010 | Law.com

Employers and employees have turned to technology to increase efficiency, says Proskauer Rose partner Katharine H. Parker. But as more employers give internet access to employees and permit personal use of company-owned equipment, they open the door to greater risks and liabilities.

By Katharine H. Parker

14 minute read