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.

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.

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.