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.
Marvin Kaplan Confirmed NLRB

On August 2, 2017, the U.S. Senate confirmed Marvin Kaplan as a new member of the National Labor Relations Board. Kaplan, a Republican attorney with a decade of federal government experience, fills an open seat on the 5-member NLRB. With Kaplan’s confirmation, one seat remains vacant. President Trump has nominated longtime management-side labor attorney William … Read more

Are Unions Bad?

Keeping in mind that this is a management law blog, I’m obviously coming at this from the perspective of employers, not unions. And the short answer to this question is that most companies don’t want their employees to organize a union in their workplace. Fundamentally, unions tend to increase costs and reduce management flexibility. Here’s how … Read more

New York Meal Period

The federal Fair Labor Standards Act does not require employers to give their employees time off for lunch, dinner, etc. However, many states impose such requirements. Here’s a helpful reminder about the New York meal period rules. Standard New York Meal Period Every person employed in or in connection with a factory must be allowed … Read more