Management Counsel Program

Horton Law PLLC focuses on representing employers in labor & employment matters. We emphasize a problem-solving approach, recognizing that prevention is the ideal solution.

From our attorneys’ experiences advising hundreds of businesses, we appreciate that:

• Employee issues are often urgent and require immediate attention;
• Most companies don’t have an in-house expert on employment law;
• Clients hesitate to call on outside lawyers because of the hourly rates; and
• Waiting too long for expert assistance costs more in the long run.

We’ve designed an affordable flat-fee approach that works for employers of all sizes and needs.

Our Management Counsel Program allows businesses of all sizes to experience the benefits of an inside employment lawyer without the overall expense of employing one directly on a full-time basis. In fact, because we have many clients across various industries, our exposure to employment matters is more diverse than that of an in-house attorney working for one client.

The Management Counsel Program is right for organizations who:

-Value their employees as their most important asset.

-Want to do the right thing by their people and need to know how.

-Appreciate the peace of mind of having the right policies and procedures in place.

We offer various plans with a fixed monthly cost to help employers of all sizes plan ahead and respond to employee issues.

MANAGER

1. Attorneys available to answer day-to-day employment law questions regarding topics such as:

• Hiring, Worker Classification, Accommodations, Wage & Hour, Leave
• Discipline, Termination, Separation, Downsizing
• Internal Discrimination Complaints

2. Annual employee handbook review (incl. periodic update notices & posting requirements)

3. Employment-related document review, including: Employment/Separation/Non-Compete/Commission Agreements, Bonus Policies, Job Descriptions, Employee Policies

4. Annual Management Training: One 3-hour on-site or webinar-based training session

5% discount on hourly rates for additional services, including litigation

DIRECTOR

MANAGER features, plus:

1. Employment-related document preparation, including categories listed above

2. Annual sexual harassment training for all NY employees

3. Semi-Annual Management Training: Two 3-hour on-site or webinar-based training sessions

10% discount on hourly rates for additional services, including litigation

EXECUTIVE

DIRECTOR features, plus:

Representation in administrative agency complaints from current/former employees, including

• Responding to complaints
• Corresponding with agencies
• Attending conferences with agency representatives
• Negotiating resolution
• EXCLUDES hearing/trial preparation/representation (available for additional fee)

15% discount on hourly rates for additional services, including litigation

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Labor Relations Addendum

1. All packages are available for employers with unionized employees
2. Include routine contract interpretation and grievance response guidance
3. 5%/10%/15% discount on contract negotiations depending on package
   

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Management Training

Management Training sessions are a vital value-added feature of our Management Counsel Program.

While you can count on us for knowledgeable insights and guidance when you ask, your on-site team should also develop familiarity with various legal do’s and don’ts. They at least need to know when to reach out for our support.

To that end, we’ll provide and encourage you to take advantage of training on an array of labor and employment law topics. The specific presentations will be tailored to the desired audience within your organization. But, for illustration purposes, here are some of the topics we’ve spoken about to various audiences:

• Classifying the People in Your Workforce
• New York Employment Discrimination Amendments
• Accommodating Employees with Disabilities
• Criminal Records & Employment Background Checks
• Union Basics for Employers
• Overtime Exemptions for New York Employers
• National Labor Relations Board Updates
• The Law of Telecommuting
• Investigating Workplace Harassment Complaints
• Public Sector Labor and Employment Law Basics
• Social Media Liability in the Workplace