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.
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

USERRA Reinstatement Rights

The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) provides employment protections to military veterans and reservists. These include requirements that employers restore employees to work following certain military leaves. USERRA’s “escalator principle” is unique among employee leave protections. Let’s look at what it means for employers. USERRA Coverage USERRA applies to all … Read more

New NLRB General Counsel

On November 8, 2017, the U.S. Senate confirmed Peter Robb to a 4-year term as the next General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board. Robb previously served as an NLRB attorney, but has been in private practice for the past 30+ years. The Senate voted 49-46 along party lines. Before Robb’s confirmation, Jennifer A. … Read more