Employment Huddle Podcast

07/14/2025

A new episode of the Employment Huddle podcast is out! Guy and Samantha discuss summer employment challenges, 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.

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In this episode of the Employment Huddle, Guy and Samantha discuss various employment law topics relevant to the summer season, including employer responsibi...

07/01/2025

New York employment law can be tricky, especially when it comes to Paid Time Off (PTO). Are your employees’ unused vacation days actually theirs? What about sick leave? And what's the deal with "unlimited PTO" policies? Employment lawyer Guy Allen is here to clear up the confusion.

Need helping buttoning up your company's PTO policies? Contact us today for a consultation: https://www.westermanllp.com/contact

06/23/2025

Florida is about to pass a new law that will *significantly* alter the landscape of non-compete agreements.

Employment lawyer Guy Allen explains that such agreements will now be valid and enforceable for up to four years (!), making Florida an attractive jurisdiction for businesses seeking to enforce these agreements.

No matter where you business is based, it's crucial to ensure your non-compete agreements are carefully drafted and comply with all applicable legal requirements. Contact us today for a consultation: https://www.westermanllp.com/contact

06/05/2025

In New York, severance pay isn't legally mandated unless specified in an employment agreement, contract, or employee handbook with a defined formula.

Employment lawyer Guy Allen discusses why employers often provide severance packages and how they choose the package amount.



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06/03/2025

How closely do you track and ensure compliance based on employee headcount?

Employment lawyer Samantha Turetsky tackles the topic of employee headcount, a critical factor in employment law compliance. Particularly in New York State and City, the number of employees can directly impact eligibility for benefits like sick leave, where leave accrual and pay vary based on company size.

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05/30/2025

What happens if you see a prior conviction appear in a prospective new hire's background check?

Employment lawyer Guy Allen discusses when and how to handle background checks as part of the hiring process and what employers should do if they want to rescind a job offer based on information found in a background check.

It's not always as simple as you might expect.

05/28/2025

BIG NEWS for NY employers! Employment lawyer Samantha Turetsky breaks down the latest amendment to New York State Labor Law regarding pay frequency violations.

This month, New York Governor Kathy Hochul amended the state's labor law regarding pay frequency that significantly reduces penalties for employers paying manual workers semi-monthly instead of the mandated weekly schedule. While weekly pay for manual workers remains the requirement, employers who pay semi-monthly will now only owe interest on late payments, not the full amount of back wages. We urge businesses to review their payroll practices to ensure compliance, but for now, they can rejoice.

05/19/2025

Employment lawyer Guy Allen cautions employees with non-compete agreements about accepting a new role that may violate their agreement even if it's not enforceable. Find out why in this video.

05/15/2025

Employment lawyer Samantha Turetsky discusses New York State Paid Prenatal Leave and how employers should be aware of its differences to other types of leave they offer.

Still unsure where your business stands? Contact us today for a consultation: https://www.westermanllp.com/contact

05/13/2025

As an employer, are you prepared to make reasonable disability accommodations for your employees? For instance, if you permitted working from home during COVID, are you able to prove that allowing an employee to work from home now creates an undue hardship for the company? Employment lawyer Guy Allen advises to be mindful and flexible with accommodation requests.

05/08/2025

Understanding paid leave can be complex for businesses with employees across different states. Employment lawyer Guy Allen breaks down how employers must navigate varying state and local leave laws—beyond just their home base.

Need help navigating paid leave compliance for your organization? Reach out to us at https://www.westermanllp.com or 516.622.9200.