Kathryn Barcroft

April 12, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Of the various recommendations currently in play to initiate workplace and civil rights reform, to provide a meaningful path to justice, repealing the antiquated caps is both necessary and belated.

By Kathryn Barcroft

8 minute read

April 16, 2020 | New York Law Journal

If an employee is also saddled with a non-compete agreement, the reduced job opportunities that exist will become even tougher to obtain and maintain for those in need of a position.

By Kathryn Barcroft

9 minute read

September 11, 2019 | New York Law Journal

While #MeToo has become a large focus in corporate America, the law surrounding age discrimination and the hurdles to litigation are largely ignored.

By Kathryn Barcroft

11 minute read

April 11, 2019 | New York Law Journal

With the #MeToo movement, the “severe or pervasive” standard is starting to be challenged by state legislators and legal practitioners. While a handful of states, including New York, have taken affirmative steps to alter or attempt to alter the standard, New York City has been at the forefront of this issue for several years, having established a standard for sexual harassment that is more relaxed than the federal standard.

By Kathryn Barcroft

9 minute read

October 17, 2018 | New York Law Journal

With the #MeToo movement, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio have come out swinging in a proactive attack to combat sexual harassment throughout New York. Employers should be aware that the new state sexual harassment laws are applicable to employers of all sizes, even to companies with just one employee.

By Kathryn Barcroft

10 minute read

February 27, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Kathryn Barcroft, special counsel for Cohen & Gresser, writes: With the growing trend toward legalization of marijuana for both medical and recreational purposes, New York companies should carefully evaluate their workplace policies to adhere to the latest legal developments impacting employees.

By Kathryn Barcroft

22 minute read

March 09, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Kathryn Barcroft of Cohen & Gresser and Barrie Dnistrian of The Weinstein Law Firm write: As recent cases demonstrate, and as the EEOC reiterated in a press release, "the EEO laws do not expressly permit or prohibit use of specified technologies.... The key question...is how the selection tools are used."

By Kathryn Barcroft and Barrie Dnistrian

14 minute read

March 09, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Kathryn Barcroft of Cohen & Gresser and Barrie Dnistrian of The Weinstein Law Firm write: As recent cases demonstrate, and as the EEOC reiterated in a press release, "the EEO laws do not expressly permit or prohibit use of specified technologies.... The key question...is how the selection tools are used."

By Kathryn Barcroft and Barrie Dnistrian

14 minute read

January 13, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Kathryn Barcroft discusses 'Young v. United Parcel Service,' which was argued before the Supreme Court on Dec. 3, 2014, and the question of whether a company that provides work accommodations to non-pregnant employees with work limitations must also provide work accommodations to pregnant employees who are "similar in their ability or inability to work."

By Kathryn Barcroft

12 minute read

January 12, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Kathryn Barcroft discusses 'Young v. United Parcel Service,' which was argued before the Supreme Court on Dec. 3, 2014, and the question of whether a company that provides work accommodations to non-pregnant employees with work limitations must also provide work accommodations to pregnant employees who are "similar in their ability or inability to work."

By Kathryn Barcroft

12 minute read