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. He represents clients in many industries, including manufacturing, government contracting, and health care sectors, as well as non-profit employers.
Chad has served as chief negotiator for management in collective bargaining negotiations. In addition, he has represented management and served as first chair in numerous labor arbitration procedures and helped employers navigate complex legal issues related to plant closures and relocations, and sales. Chad also assists employers with effectively responding to union organizational campaigns.
Before joining Shawe Rosenthal, Chad served as a Field Attorney with the National Labor Relations Board where he investigated unfair labor practice charges, administered secret-ballot elections, conducted representation hearings, and litigated numerous unfair labor practice charges. Chad’s prior experience with the NLRB provides clients with a unique insider’s perspective both as it concerns compliance with the NLRA and navigating pending charges and litigation before the agency.
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In addition, Chad has guided employers through OSHA and EPA investigations, and audits conducted by the Department of Labor.
Practice Areas
- Labor-Management Relations
- Grievances and Labor Arbitration
- NLRB Elections
- Union Avoidance
- Employment Discrimination
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (Arbitration and Mediation)
- Collective Bargaining/Labor Contract Negotiations
- Contract Administration and Unfair Labor Practice Defense
- Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation
- Employment Audits
- Employment Litigation, including Collective Actions
- FMLA/ADA/Workers’ Compensation Leave Management
- Human Resources Advice and Counseling
- Independent Contractor Issues
- Occupational/Workplace Safety and Health
- Personnel Policies, Procedures and Handbooks
- Plant Closings and Reductions in Force (WARN)
- Strikes and Picketing
- Training
Memberships
- American Bar Association
- Member, Section of Labor and Employment Law
- Maryland Bar Association
- New York State Bar Association
Education
- Tulane University Law School, J.D., 2008
- Ithaca College, B.S., magna cum laude, 2004
Bar Admissions
- Maryland
- New York
News
NEWS
Chad Horton Guest Speaker on US Employers
Chad M. Horton Won a Victory in a Contract Interpretation Case
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?”
Publications
NLRB Decisions Restrict Unionized Employers’ Ability to Act Unilaterally
The NLRB Affirms Its Test for When Adverse Action Is Motivated by Protected Conduct
NLRB Resuscitates “Quickie Election” Rules
NLRB Decision Paves Path to Imposing Unions on Employers and Their Employees
Employers – The NLRB Has Just Made Many Common Work Rules Unlawful
NLRB Returns to More Lenient Standard for Employees’ Abusive and Profane Misconduct
NLRB Will Target Repeat Offenders With Stronger Sanctions
The NLRB Is Providing More Resources to Workers – But What Are Employers’ Rights?
NLRB GC Identifies Aggressive, Pro-Union Priorities and Desired Changes to Existing Law
What Has Happened and What Can Employers Still Expect from the NLRB?
NEWS & EVENTS
Parker Thoeni Quoted for Fast Company
Parker E. Thoeni was quoted in an August 8, 2023 article by Simon Spichak for Fast Company, “‘I’m the only one still masking’: What it’s like to still be COVID-cautious
Fiona Ong Quoted in Society for Human resource Management
Fiona Ong was quoted in an August 10, 2023 article by Leah Shepherd for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM.org), “Stay Abreast of New Federal Regulations About to Arrive.”
Chad Horton Guest Speaker on US Employers
Chad M. Horton was a guest speaker for the August 24, 2023 installment of the Employment Law Alliance’s podcast series, Episode 516: US Employers – The NLRB Has Just Made
Fiona Ong Quoted in Law.com
Fiona Ong was quoted in an August 18, 2023 article by Chris O’Malley for Law.com, “Companies ‘Throwing Up Hands’ as DEI Risks Loom.” (Subscription may be required for access). Fiona
Fiona Ong Quoted in LA Times
Fiona Ong was quoted in an August 3, 2023 article by Don Lee for the Los Angeles Times, “Employers’ push to end remote work and return to office is stalling.”
Lindsey White appointed Co-Chair of Technology in the Practice and Workplace Committee
Lindsey A. White was appointed as the management-side Co-Chair of the Technology in the Practice and Workplace Committee for the American Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Law Section.
Victory: Parker Thoeni and Evan Conder Win Summary Judgment for Non-Profit
Parker E. Thoeni and Evan Conder successfully obtained summary judgment for a non-profit organization that serves disabled adults. At issue was the regular rate of pay for employees working in
Fiona Ong Recognized as Lexology’s “Legal Influencer”
Fiona Ong has once again been recognized by Lexology as its “Legal Influencer” for U.S. – Employment, most recently for Q2 2023. Lexology publishes in excess of 450 legal articles
12 Partners Listed In Best Lawyers in America 2024
We are delighted to announce that twelve of our partners were listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2024: Bruce S. Harrison, Eric Hemmendinger, Darryl G. McCallum, J. Michael McGuire, Fiona W. Ong,