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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New York Employment Legislation

In 2019, the New York State Legislature made substantial changes to workplace laws. It seems likely that this trend will continue. Let’s take a first look at some proposed employment legislation still pending for possible adoption in 2020. Note that at the time of writing, none of the bills addressed here have become law. We … Read more

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2019 Sexual Harassment EEOC Charge Statistics

On January 24, 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission disclosed its 2019 sexual harassment statistics. After a significant increase in sexual harassment charges in FY 2018, the EEOC reports a 1.2% decrease last year. Despite the year-over-year drop, 2019 still had the second-highest number of sexual harassment charges since 2012. 2018 Sexual Harassment Statistics … Read more

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2020 NLRB

On January 22, 2020, I presented a complimentary webinar called “NLRB 2020: Updates for All Private Sector Employers”. 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: Employee Policies Email Use Investigatory Confidentiality Representation Election Rule Changes Union … Read more