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.
Employment Law Terms

This is the third 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

Employment Law Terms

This is the second 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. (Make sure to check out Employment Law Terms (A-C) if you haven’t already.) D … Read more

Government Websites

Here’s a handy list of government websites that will help employers deal with employee issues: 1. U.S. Department of Labor The federal Department of Labor, now led by Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta, contains many relevant agencies, including: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs … Read more