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.
Gender Discrimination

On June 15, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark decision extending employment discrimination protections to LGBTQ employees across the country. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination in the workplace on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Unlike some state employment discrimination statutes, Title VII … Read more

Reopening New York Part II Webinar

On June 18, 2020, I presented a complimentary webinar called “Reopening New York, Part II”. For those who couldn’t attend the live webinar, we’re happy to make it available for you to watch at your convenience. In the webinar, we discuss: Industry-Specific Reopening Guidelines Employee COVID-19 Screening Mandatory Safety Plans Recent Updates and Planning Ahead … Read more

New York Safety Plan Template

As the State of New York begins to reopen, it is requiring all businesses to develop a written COVID-19 safety plan. The State has provided a safety plan template to facilitate this requirement. Businesses don’t have to use the template. But they should at least reference it in ensuring they include the necessary components in … Read more