Scott Horton

Scott Horton has practiced labor and employment law in New York for over 20 years. He has represented approximately 500 employers, authored hundreds of articles and presentations, and wrote the book New York Management Law: The Practical Guide to Employment Law for Business Owners and Managers. Nothing on this blog constitutes legal advice. For legal advice specific to your situation, you should consult an attorney.
Peter Robb

On September 15, 2017, the White House announced that President Donald Trump would nominate labor attorney Peter Robb as the next General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). If the Senate confirms Robb, he will replace current General Counsel Richard Griffin. Griffin’s term expires on October 31, 2017. General Counsel’s Role The President … Read more

Off-Duty Conduct

Most employers know of the employment discrimination laws protecting race, sex, disability, age, religion, etc. In New York, there is also an additional law that prohibits discrimination against employees based on their lawful off-duty conduct. Like all good laws, there are exceptions. Section 201-d of the New York Labor Law applies to all employers with … Read more

Employee Releases

The federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) prohibits discrimination against employees 40 years or older because of their age. In 1990, Congress amended the ADEA through the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA). The OWBPA includes specific requirements that employers must meet if they want to obtain enforceable employee releases of ADEA … Read more