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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Telecommuting Trends

Maybe you call it working from home, mobile work, remote work, or even telework. Technically, experts define “telecommuting” as the substitution of technology for commuter travel. In other words, rather than drive, carpool, or take public transportation to a facility controlled by their employer, employees use telephones, computers, the Internet, etc. to work offsite (often at … Read more

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FMLA Recordkeeping Requirements

The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) affords some employees job-protected leave from work under qualifying circumstances. This includes up to 12 weeks of leave per year for the employee’s own or certain family members’ serious health conditions, birth or adoption of a child, and military-related exigencies. As complex as the FMLA is for … Read more

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2019 New York Minimum Wage

Do you know the 2019 New York minimum wage? Employers must be ready before the end of the year to meet the new requirements. The 2019 New York minimum wage rates are shaded in blue in the tables below. Note that the changes take effect on the last day of the year, not January 1st. [Have … Read more