Lever & Ecker attorneys David B. Lever, Daniel G. Ecker, Adam C. Weiss and Katherine A. Henderson will be guests on an online webinar hosted by the Law In Session on September 17th!
On this webinar, David, Dan, Adam and Kate will be discussing practical tips and insights on spotting and documenting unsafe or hostile workplaces, securing accommodations after injury, and helping workers understand when and how to seek legal counsel, so they can leverage their rights to enact real change.
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 • 5:30–7:00 PM ET
Format: Live online webinar (Zoom)
Host: Law In Session (operated by NYC for Youth)
Moderator: Nadira Saban, Co-Founder, Law In Session
Topics Covered
- Spotting unsafe environments: What common signs should workers recognize quickly?
- How can they raise concerns safely?
- Hostile environments & safety: How should workers document retaliation, harassment, and unsafe conditions effectively?
- Union, OSHA & personal injury overlap: How do union grievances, OSHA complaints, and PI claims interact? What are pros/risks of pursuing them in parallel?
- After an accident: What immediate steps should a worker take? What evidence matters most in the first 24–48 hours?
- Accommodations & return-to-work: What protections exist under the ADA and FMLA?
- When does denial of light duty or reassignment become discrimination or negligence?
- FMLA breakdown: Who is eligible, how much leave is available, what job protections continue, and how do certifications/intermittent leave work?
- CWE chains of command: Who should workers notify first, and how does escalation work within CWE and union structures?
- When to seek legal counsel: What are the signs to contact an attorney, and what does representation look like from intake to resolution? (Lever & Ecker)
