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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Union Election Procedures

In December 2019, the National Labor Relations Board finalized a rule to modify its union election procedures. This action will slow down the election process, giving companies more time to respond to election petitions. It ends a five-year reign of so-called “quickie elections.” The new procedures will be in place beginning April 16, 2020. 2014 … Read more

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Top Posts of 2019

As the year ends, we again review the most viewed New York Management Law Blog posts from this year. Did you miss any of the top posts of 2019? These posts reflect some topics that most interested New York employers in 2019. Do they also suggest what will be top of mind in 2020? Curious … Read more

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Confidentiality in Workplace Investigations

A December 16, 2019 NLRB decision reinstated employers’ discretion to maintain confidentiality in workplace investigations. In 2015 the federal Labor Board had found that employees’ rights to communicate with each other generally trumped company secrecy in this area. The new ruling allows investigatory confidentiality to be the default, rather than the exception. Previous Standard In … Read more