In this episode of The Employment Huddle podcast, Guy and Samantha cover employees taking extended time off around the holidays, the importance of end-of-year policy audits, and the possible expansion of sick leave to include pets in New York City. In Water Cooler Talk, Guy and Samantha discuss their anticipation for the fall season and upcoming sports.

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.