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.
Janus Supreme Court Union Dues

A case pending before the U.S. Supreme Court could have a major impact on public-sector unions throughout the country. The Court’s decision might allow any government employee to refuse to pay union dues. The case is Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 31. The Supreme Court heard the parties’ arguments on … Read more

Drug Free Workplace Act

Many employers implement drug-free workplace policies. Often they invoke the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act in doing so. But only a subset of U.S. employers is subject to that law. Here we’ll examine what this law actually requires and consider what it doesn’t directly address. Covered Employers The Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 only applies to federal … Read more

NLRB General Counsel

On March 14, 2018, NLRB General Counsel Peter Robb issued a memorandum in response to questions and concerns raised at the Midwinter Meeting of the American Bar Association’s Practice and Procedure Under the National Labor Relations Act Committee of the Labor and Employment Law Section. This is an annual tradition for the General Counsel of the … Read more