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.
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

FMLA Eligible Employees

To get really technical about it, there a difference between an FMLA eligible employee and an employee with an FMLA qualifying circumstance. The federal Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) generally allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave each year related to the birth or adoption of a child, serious … Read more

EEOC Outreach

On November 9, 2018, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reported on the agency’s activities over the past year. The EEOC oversees most federal employment discrimination laws. This broader release on EEOC outreach and enforcement follows earlier reports addressing only sexual harassment. The EEOC’s fiscal year ended September 30, 2018. EEOC Outreach Initiatives EEOC … Read more