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.
Top Posts of 2017

As the year comes to a close, I thought I would review the New York Management Law Blog’s top posts of 2017. These posts reflect some topics that most interested New York employers in 2017. Do they also suggest what will be top of mind in 2018? New York Minimum Wage Increases on 12/31/17 This … Read more

Marvin Kaplan New NLRB Chairman

On December 21, 2017, President Trump named Marvin Kaplan Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board. The new NLRB Chairman originally joined the Board in August. His term expires on August 27, 2020. “The President’s announcement is an honor and privilege, and I look forward to serving as Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board.” … Read more

2017 NLRB Decisions

Republicans (temporarily) lost majority control of the National Labor Relations Board when Chairman Philip Miscimarra’s term expired on December 16, 2017. But not before they pulled off some 2017 NLRB fireworks! Facing a 2-2 party split to begin 2018, Republican Members Marvin Kaplan and William Emanuel joined the outgoing Chairman in issuing pivotal rulings in … Read more