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.
Employee Handbooks NLRB Guidance Rules

On June 6, 2018, the General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board issued a guidance memorandum regarding employee handbooks and other work rules. The memo applies a December 2017 NLRB case decision that permitted employers greater flexibility in drafting meaningful workplace policies. If challenged under the National Labor Relations Act, rules will now fall … Read more

New York Child Labor Laws

New York State has some of the strictest laws in the country to protect child workplace health and safety. New York’s child labor laws restrict the employment of minors in the aspects of hours worked, days worked, and type of work. A minor is an individual under age 18. All minors must provide working papers … Read more

Vacation Pay New York

Vacation pay is a typical employee benefit throughout the United States. In New York, however, like most states, employers do not have to give their employees paid vacation. Consequently, New York employers have discretion in how they structure their vacation benefits. But once they establish a vacation plan, employers must follow it. Click here for some … Read more