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.

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.