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.
NY HERO Act Update Part I

On July 21, 2021, I presented a complimentary webinar entitled “HERO Act Update Part I”. For those who couldn’t attend the live webinar, I’m happy to make it available for you to watch at your convenience. In the webinar, I discuss: Model Airborne Infectious Disease Exposure Prevention Plans Implementation Future Considerations and More! All private … Read more

Airborne Infectious Disease Exposure Prevention Plans

The New York Health and Essential Rights Act (NY HERO Act) requires employers to put plans in place to protect workers in the event of future infectious disease outbreaks. Although motivated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the plans are not specific to COVID. In fact, the State’s model airborne infectious disease exposure prevention plans were released … Read more

NY HERO Act Amendments

When Governor Cuomo originally signed the New York HERO Act into law, he indicated he expected the Legislature to make changes before the effective date to address concerns from the business community. On June 11, 2021, he approved the anticipated NY HERO Act amendments. While still creating new employee rights and employer obligations, the amendments … Read more