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.
Investigating Workplace Harassment Complaints Webinar

On November 16, 2017, I presented a complimentary webinar on Investigating Workplace Harassment Complaints. For those who weren’t able to attend the live webinar, I’m happy to make it available for you to watch at your convenience. In the webinar, I discuss my Top 7 Tips for Investigating Workplace Harassment Complaints: Be Prompt and Thorough … Read more

Managers Accountable Workplace Harassment

Anti-harassment policy? Check. Complaint procedure? Check. Training? Check. What more can an organization do to avoid harassment in the workplace? One thing they must do is hold their managers accountable. For many employment law purposes, managers and supervisors are “the employer.” They are the ones whose actions can most directly lead to the business itself … Read more

Commissioned Salesperson Agreements

New York’s Labor Law requires employers to have written agreements with each commissioned salesperson they employ. Employers who don’t satisfy this requirement could run into serious problems down the road. Who Is a Commissioned Salesperson? The New York Labor Law uses the terms “commission salesman,” “commission salesperson,” and “commissioned salesperson” interchangeably. I think the last … Read more