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.
NLRB ADR Pilot Program

For many years, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) has been increasing in popularity as a means of resolving legal controversies. ADR methods including mediation and arbitration can help avoid lawsuits or get them out of the court systems more expeditiously. On July 10, 2018, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) launched a pilot program to ramp … Read more

Employment Background Checks

Employers conduct background checks on applicants to lessen the chance of theft and fraud, reduce costs associated with employee turnover, and ensure a safe work environment. Employers also perform background checks to prevent claims of negligent hiring, since employers have a duty to exercise reasonable care to avoid foreseeable harm in the workplace. When obtaining … Read more

Employee Drug Addiction & Alcoholism

There are rising costs associated with employee substance abuse across all organizations. It can lead to serious safety issues, disruption of operations, more leave time, and lower productivity. It can also lead to greater use of healthcare and management resources. Nonetheless, employers cannot take adverse employment action against employees based on drug addiction or alcoholism. … Read more