Employment Huddle

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.

Employment Huddle is a business podcast hosted by Guy Allen / Samantha Turetsky, with 23 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Guy Allen / Samantha Turetsky hosts Employment Huddle, a business show with 23 episodes published.

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  Employment Huddle

  Ep 23: Employee Attendance for Summer and Sporting Events, AI in the Workplace, Remote and Hybrid Work Challenges

  Jun 28, 202639 min

  In this episode of The Employment Huddle podcast, Guy and Samantha discuss the complexities of managing employee expectations during major sporting events like the World Cup and NBA Championships, and dealing with unauthorized time off, including the legal implications of sick day misuse. Additionally, they cover the evolving dynamics of accommodation requests for hybrid and remote work, Juneteenth and potential new holidays, what AI means for productivity and anti-harassment policies, and more. Lastly, Water Cooler Talk covers Guy and Samantha's summer plans.

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

  May 4, 202621 minS0

  <p>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.</p>

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

  Apr 9, 202641 minS0

  <p>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...

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

  Jan 29, 202639 minS0

  <p>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.</p><p>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.</p>

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

  Oct 13, 202537 minS0

  <p>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.</p>

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