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.
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President Donald Trump’s first nominee for the Secretary of Labor position, Andrew Puzder, withdrew from consideration in February. Enough Republican Senators had turned against Puzder that it seemed unlikely he would win confirmation. Puzder, who had been the President of a fast-food restaurant chain, had never held a government position. The new Secretary of Labor … Read more

Employment-Discrimination-Complaints

Many state and federal laws prohibit employment discrimination across the United States. While it is ideal to prevent discrimination before it occurs, sometimes employers do receive complaints and have to deal with them. How you handle complaints of employment discrimination can have a significant impact on your organization, for better or worse. Hopefully by reading … Read more

Ban-the-Box

“Ban-the-box” laws get their name because they literally prohibit employers from including a check box (or other item) on job applications asking whether the applicant has a prior criminal record. New York does not have a state ban-the-box law, but the three largest cities in the state have implemented these laws through local ordinances. If … Read more