Employment Huddle

Hosted by Guy Allen / Samantha Turetsky

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Hosted by Guy Allen and Samantha Turetsky, employment lawyers at Westerman Ball Ederer Miller Zucker & Sharfstein in Uniondale, NY, the Employment Huddle podcast is an employment law podcast for employers and is a look into the issues we are seeing on a daily and weekly basis with our clients. Note: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not constitute legal advice or legal opinions. The information should not be relied upon without consulting with counsel about your specific facts and circumstances.

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May 4, 202621 min

Ep 22: Employment Law and the Mike Vrabel/Diana Russini Scandal

On this “emergency” episode of the Employment Huddle podcast, Guy and Samantha are joined by colleague and litigation attorney Colin Marinovich to provide an employment and legal perspective on the controversial relationship between NFL head coach Mike Vrabel and insider Diana Russini, and what could happen next for The NFL , the New England Patriots, and The Athletic, as well as what actions by both individuals could be considered grounds for termination or reassignment. Keep listening for practical guidance for employers, such as the need for clear workplace relationship policies, mandatory disclosure requirements, consistent enforcement, and more.

April 10, 202640 min

Ep 21: New York Secure Choice, Trump's Tariffs, Reasonable Accommodations, New York City Sick and Safe Leave

In this episode of the Employment Hollow podcast, hosts Guy and Samantha discuss the recent developments surrounding the New York Secure Choice program, which mandates that businesses with 10 or more employees must offer a retirement plan to their employees, and the implications for employers, including potential headaches from employee pushback. They are also joined by guest expert Dylan Cruthers, litigation attorney from their firm Westerman Ball Ederer Miller Zucker & Sharfstein, to discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling on President Trump's tariffs, and the potential challenges that lay ahead for importers as they seek reimbursement. They also discuss reasonable accommodations for employees with medical conditions, updates to the New York City Sick and Safe Leave act, and Guy reveals his pick for "the best day of the year" in Water Cooler Talk.

January 29, 202638 min

Ep 20: ICE Workplace Visits, Onboarding, AI Policies, NYC Sick Leave, and Remote Work Debate

The Employment Huddle returns for 2026, as Samantha and Guy tackle ICE workplace visits and understanding warrant types, onboarding essentials, New York's sexual harassment training requirements, the new fair credit report prohibition, arbitration agreements, AI usage policies, New York City's upcoming 32-hour unpaid sick leave requirement, and more. Water Cooler Talk debates whether $100,000 extra is worth giving up remote work.Recording Note: This episode was recorded on January 21, 2026, and does not include discussion of any ICE-related developments in Minnesota or other policy changes that occurred after the recording date.

October 13, 202536 min

Ep 19: New York Sick Leave Amendments, Hybrid Work Challenges, Impact of Menopause Legislation and More

On this episode of the Employment Huddle, Samantha and Guy discuss a potential amendment to New York City's sick leave law, New York State's prenatal leave, Rhode Island’s classifying menopause as a disability, workplace relationships, the FTC's latest stance on non-compete agreements, legal and tax issues for multi-state employees, social media policies, and more. Finally, Water Cooler Talk does a dive deep on potential hobbies.

July 11, 202528 min

Ep 18: Navigating Summer Employment Challenges

In this episode of the Employment Huddle, Guy and Samantha discuss various employment law topics relevant to the summer season, including employer responsibilities during summer events, monitoring sick leave patterns, managing PTO requests, and navigating religious accommodations. They also delve into the complexities of political speech in the workplace, the intersection of religion and politics, and the implications of layoffs on discrimination claims.

April 16, 202524 min

Ep 17: Navigating Workplace Culture, Social Media, and Religious Accommodations

In the premiere video episode of the Employment Huddle podcast, Samantha and Guy discuss various aspects of workplace culture, including hugging in the office, the implications of social media interactions among coworkers, and the complexities of accommodating religious practices in the workplace. They navigate the complexities of accommodating employee requests, particularly in the context of religious and medical needs, while exploring the challenges of undue hardship and the need for advance notice in accommodation requests. Water Cooler Talk shifts to spring time activities, wedding planning and reviewing song submissions for Samantha’s upcoming wedding.

February 12, 202544 min

Episode 16: Workplace Relationships, DEI Policies, At-Will Employment, and More...

In the first episode of 2025, Guy and Samantha discuss various workplace issues, including the implications of romantic relationships in the workplace, new policies regarding prenatal leave and lactation breaks, mandatory sexual harassment training, updates on minimum wage and DEI policies, and the complexities of at-will employment. Water cooler talk touches on the societal pressures surrounding Valentine's Day, exploring themes of inclusion and the emotional impact on individuals who may feel left out.

December 9, 202423 min

Episode 15 Part 1 - Handbook Policies, Paid Prenatal Leave, Forum Selection Clauses, and More

In the first part of our end of year episode, Sam and Guy discuss the importance of aligning handbook policies with actual practices, especially regarding progressive discipline and leave policies. They also discuss key updates involving paid prenatal personal leave in New York State, paid lactation breaks, and forum selection clauses in employment agreements.

September 8, 202429 min

Episode 14 - End of Summer Review

In this episode, we discuss the FTC ban on non-compete agreements being struck down, more garden leave provision recommendations, and the rise of artificial intelligence in the workforce.

July 1, 202439 min

Episode 13 - Mid-Year Catch Up

Samantha and Guy discuss the potential impact of the FTC ban on non-compete agreements, stress the importance of revisiting employment agreements, and review changes in laws related to parental leave, lactation breaks, and pregnancy discrimination in New York State. Plus, they discuss plans for the upcoming July 4th holiday and Samantha provides a wedding planning update.