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.
New Form EEO-1

In February 2016, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) modified the Form EEO-1 reporting requirements. The EEOC later revised the form itself on September 29, 2016. The new rules would require private employers with 100+ employees to include wage and hours data on the new Form EEO-1 beginning March 31, 2018. However, on August … Read more

Paid Family Leave Benefits

The New York Paid Family Leave Benefits Law takes effect January 1, 2018. Eligible employees will be able to take leave under qualifying circumstances. This post discusses what leave benefits are available to employees who take leave under the New York Paid Family Leave Program. (For more information about this topic, click here to watch a … Read more

Paid Family Leave

The New York State Paid Family Leave Program takes effect January 1, 2018. In an earlier post, I described which employees would be eligible to take paid family leave. This time, I’m writing about the circumstances when an eligible employee can take leave. (Watch my FREE New York Paid Family Leave webinar!) Caring for a … Read more