Real Estate

Residential and commercial real estate developers and other businesses within the broader industry have relied on Scott Horton for advice in employment law matters ranging from hiring to dispute resolution.

Employers in this industry may have a combination of office and construction employees. Common issues range from onboarding and policy creation to compensation disputes and layoffs. Depending on the nature and stage of a real estate project and the direct involvement of particular employees, some workforce problems are of an urgent nature and others involve longer-term planning.

Scott has advised for-profit and non-profit organizations involved in various aspects of real estate development, ownership, management, and service.

Real Estate Vertical

Common Issues

  • Employment Agreements
  • Restrictive Covenants
  • Wage & Hour Issues
  • Discrimination Claims
  • Discipline/Terminations
  • Employee Handbooks

Representative Matters

  • Represented commercial real estate developers in Department of Labor audits
  • Prepared severance documents for individual and group termination programs

Articles of Interest