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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Ep 18: Navigating Summer Employment Challenges

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.