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.
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

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

Employment Law for the Holidays

On November 26, 2019, Julie Bastian and I presented a complimentary webinar called “Employment Law for the Holidays”. 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: Parties without Problems Religious Issues Time, Attendance, and Bonuses Weather-related Concerns … Read more