Employment Huddle

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.

  1. JAN 29

    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.

    39 min

  2. 10/13/2025

    Episode 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.

    37 min

  3. 07/11/2025

    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.

    28 min

  4. 04/16/2025

    Episode 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.

    24 min

  5. 02/12/2025

    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.

    45 min

  6. 12/09/2024

    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.

    24 min

  7. 09/08/2024

    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.

    30 min

  8. 07/01/2024

    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.

    40 min
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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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  • Creator
    Guy Allen / Samantha Turetsky
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Guy Allen / Samantha Turetsky
  • Show Website
    Employment Huddle