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.
Paid Family Leave

Are you ready to implement the New York Paid Family Leave Program? More details are still emerging. A previous post discussed the basics of the New York Paid Family Leave Program that is set to take effect in 2018. Recently, the state has issued new proposed regulations and established the first maximum employee contribution. Beginning … Read more

Employment Law Terms

This is the eighth post in a series discussing some basic employment law terms. I hope this will help employers better understand the words that frequently come up in employment law. If there’s a term you’re wondering about that isn’t discussed here, let me know. Here are links to the previous installments if you missed them: Employment Law … Read more

Fair Workweek

On May 30, 2017, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed a package of laws collectively referred to as “Fair Workweek” legislation. The laws will take effect on November 26, 2017. As a group, they place considerable restrictions on retail and fast food chains’ scheduling of employees. Giving the timing, this could be an interesting holiday … Read more