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.
Conducting Your Next Reduction in Force

On May 22, 2018, I presented a complimentary webinar called “Conducting Your Next Reduction in Force.” For those who couldn’t attend the live webinar, I’m happy to make it available for you to watch at your convenience. Click here to watch the webinar now. In the webinar, I discuss: Selection Procedures Notice Requirements Severance Programs … Read more

Contesting New York Unemployment

Are departing employees eligible for unemployment? As usual, it depends. To claim unemployment insurance benefits in New York, employees usually must be totally unemployed, yet available for and seeking work. After that, the most important factors are whether the employee has worked long enough to qualify and the reason for separation from employment. Here, we’ll … Read more

At-Will Employment Myth

Forty-nine of 50 U.S. states (all but Montana) still formally recognize the at-will employment doctrine. This principle means that either the employer or employee may end an employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, for any reason or no reason at all.  However, there are now many separate limitations on employers’ rights to … Read more