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.

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.

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.