Chad M. Horton
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Chad M. Horton
Phone: 410-843-3480
Fax: 410-752-8861
E-Mail: horton@shawe.com
Chad represents both unionized and union-free clients in a full range of labor and employee relations matters, including in court and in administrative proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the Department of Labor.
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Before joining Shawe Rosenthal, Chad served as a Field Attorney with the National Labor Relations Board where he investigated unfair labor practice charges, conducted secret-ballot elections, participated in representation hearings, and litigated numerous unfair labor practice charges.
Practice Areas
- Labor-Management Relations
- Grievances and Labor Arbitration
- NLRB Elections
- Union Avoidance
- Employment Discrimination
Memberships
- American Bar Association
- Member, Section of Labor and Employment Law
- New York State Bar Association
Education
- Tulane University Law School, J.D., 2008
- Ithaca College, B.S., magna cum laude, 2004
Bar Admissions
- New York
- United States District Court for the District of Maryland
News
NEWS
Gary L. Simpler and Chad M. Horton Defeat Union in Organizing
We are delighted to announce that Chad M. Horton has been made a Partner at our Firm
Chad M. Horton won an arbitration for an alcoholic beverage company
Chad M. Horton Was A Guest Speaker For An Employment Law Alliance Podcast
Chad M. Horton was a Panelist for “Coders of the World Unite: Will Tech Workers Disrupt the NLRA?”
Chad M. Horton won an interest arbitration case
Chad Horton successfully defended an alcoholic beverage company against just cause claims
Gary L. Simpler and Chad M. Horton Assisted a Spirits Company in Winning a Union Election
Publications
NLRB General Counsel Seeks to Do Away with “Captive Audience” Meetings
NLRB General Counsel Directs Regions to Pursue Full Remedies Against Employers
New NLRB GC Intends to Seek Case Law Reversals That Will Benefit Unions
D.C. Circuit Opens Door to Biden Board to Expand Property Access for Off-Duty Contractor Employees
New NLRB General Counsel Signals Major Changes Ahead
Rats! NLRB says Unions May Use Scabby the Rat to Target Neutral Employers
Employers May Not Disparately Enforce E-mail Policies to Prohibit Union Activity
NLRB Says Solicitation of Mail Ballots is Objectionable Conduct, Could Negate Election Results
Supervisor’s Statement Blaming Union for Leave Snafu Not Unlawful, says D.C. Circuit
NLRB Looks to Circumstances to Determine Duration of Confidentiality Requirement in Investigation
NLRB Acting GC Signals Intent to Take Expansive View of Protected Concerted Activity
NLRB Unexpectedly Decides to Retrain Contract Bar Rule
Customer Engagement Alone Does Not Justify Banning Union Insignia on Uniform, says NLRB
NLRB Finds Social Media Rules Lawful – For Now
Under the Biden Administration, Turbulence Awaits Employers at the NLRB
NLRB Finds Employee Civility, No-Recording, and Confidential Information Rules to Be Lawful
NLRB Releases Advice Memo Regarding Civility Rules, As Well As Governmental Inquiries
NLRB General Counsel Details Employer Unfair Labor Practices During COVID-19 Pandemic
When Does a Neutrality Agreement Provide Unlawful Assistance to a Union? The NLRB GC Weighs In.
NLRB Issues Additional COVID-19 Advice Memos
NLRB Advice Memos Offer COVID-19 Guidance to Employers
Developments in the NLRB’s Revised Representation Election Rule – Where Is It Now?
Employers Have No Duty to Bargain Over Discipline with Union Prior to First CBA
NLRB Addresses “Contract Coverage” Standard Following Expiration of CBA
NLRB Issues “Election Protection” Final Rule
NLRB Rules Severance Agreement Provisions Are Lawful; Boeing Work Rule Framework Not Applicable
NLRB Offers Guidance on When Arbitration Agreements Interfere with Access to the Agency
NLRB Returns to Standard That Dues Checkoff Provision Expires With CBA
NLRB Delivers A “Holiday Gift” To Employers: New Union Election Timelines
NLRB Provides Clarity on Confidentiality and Media Contact Rules
NLRB Continues Expansion of Employer Private Property Rights
NLRB Grounds Proposed Micro-Unit at Boeing Plant
NLRB Expands Property Owners’ Rights to Deny Third Party Access
NLRB Issues Management-Friendly Proposed Rule to Revise Election Procedures
NLRB Expands Scope of Mandatory Arbitration Agreements
NLRB Adopts New Framework for Anticipatory Withdrawal of Union Recognition
NLRB Limits Union Access Rights
NLRB’s General Counsel Issues Memos on Union Obligations
More NLRB Advice Memos – Cooperation in Investigations, Workplace Policies, and Facebook Posts
NEWS & EVENTS
Fiona W. Ong was re-appointed General Counsel of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce and the Maryland Chamber Foundation
Fiona W. Ong was re-appointed to the Board of Directors for the Maryland Chamber Foundation, which focuses on the research and educational objectives of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce. Fiona
Lindsey A. White Moderated a Presentation with the Chair of the EEOC, “Marijuana in the Workplace,” which was part of the American Bar Association National Symposium on Technology in Labor and Employment Law
Lindsey A. White moderated an April 28, 2022 presentation with the Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Charlotte Burrows, for the American Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment
Parker E. Thoeni Presented A Session For The Employment Law Alliance
Parker E. Thoeni was a presenter for the Employment Law Alliance’s April 27, 2022 webinar on “Protecting the Company: Non-competes, Non-disclosures and Non-solicitation.” The ELA is a comprehensive global network
Fiona W. Ong has once again been recognized by Lexology as its “Legal Influencer” for U.S. – Employment, most recently for Q1 2022
Fiona W. Ong has once again been recognized by Lexology as its “Legal Influencer” for U.S. – Employment, most recently for Q1 2022. Lexology publishes in excess of 450 legal
Webinar: Maryland’s New Employment Laws 2022 Guidance on Employer Compliance
Darryl G. McCallum Presented Session For The MD State Bar Association’s Corporate Counsel Institute
Darryl G. McCallum presented a session on “What’s Keeping Corporate Counsel Up at Night” for the Maryland State Bar Association’s Corporate Counsel Institute on March 15, 2022
Parker E. Thoeni Approved As Hearing Committee Member By The D.C. Board on Professional Responsibility
Parker E. Thoeni was approved to serve as a Hearing Committee Member by the District of Columbia Board on Professional Responsibility. The Hearing Committee reviews and decides disciplinary cases brought
Gary L. Simpler and Chad M. Horton Defeat Union in Organizing
Gary L. Simpler and Chad M. Horton successfully assisted a marijuana dispensary in defeating a union organizing drive.
Mark J. Swerdlin Assists Major Food Manufacturer In Unionization
Mark J. Swerdlin assisted a major food manufacturer in a union organizing campaign, which resulted in the workers rejecting unionization by an overwhelming majority.