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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FLSA Regular Rate

For the first time in over 50 years, the U.S. Department of Labor updated its interpretation of “regular rate of pay” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The new DOL rule takes effective January 15, 2020. The changes address new, more complicated perks and benefits. These include wellness plans, fitness classes, nutrition classes, and … Read more

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Company Email Use

Say “goodbye” to Purple Communications and “hello” to Rio All-Suites Hotel and Casino. On December 17, 2019, the National Labor Relations Board released a new ruling about employees’ company email use. Specifically, the NLRB reversed a 2014 decision that had granted some employees the right to use their work email account for certain non-work purposes. What … Read more

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Dues Checkoff

In a December 16, 2019 decision, the National Labor Relations Board reverted to a legal principle that had stood for over 50 years. In 2015, the NLRB ruled that employers could no longer discontinue a union dues checkoff after a collective bargaining agreement had expired. Now a 3-1 Board majority restores the long-established standard from … Read more