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
- Maryland
- New York
News
NEWS
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?”
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 Reaffirms Safeguards for Questioning Employees in Preparation for NLRB Proceedings
In Precedent-Shifting Decision, NLRB Says Dues Checkoff Survives CBA Expiration
Employer Unlawfully Implemented Punch-in Policy, Says NLRB
NLRB Proposes Return to a More Expansive Joint Employer Standard
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
J. Michael McGuire won an Arbitration in connection with an Employer’s Annual Medical Insurance Contribution
J. Michael McGuire represented one of the largest independent power producers in the nation in a labor arbitration over the amount of the Employer’s annual medical insurance contributions for 2022.
Parker Thoeni Will Be A Panelist for the Employment Law Alliance’s “United States Employment Law Year in Review”
Parker E. Thoeni will be a panelist for the Employment Law Alliance’s “United States Employment Law Year in Review,” reviewing major developments of interest to employers from this past year.
Webinar: Employment Law Issues Arising from the Pandemic & Managing a Remote Workforce
It has been over two years since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic. While there are certain aspects of the pandemic that we hope to leave behind, others are here
Mark Swerdlin and Courtney Amelung won a motion to dismiss several claims against a healthcare employer in a federal lawsuit brought by a former employee
Mark Swerdlin and Courtney Amelung won a motion to dismiss several claims against a healthcare employer in a federal lawsuit brought by a former employee. Mark and Courtney successfully argued
Teresa Teare and Veronica Yu Welsh won a motion to dismiss on behalf of a healthcare employer
Teresa Teare and Veronica Yu Welsh won a motion to dismiss on behalf of a healthcare employer. The federal judge found unlawful an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regulation that permitted
Mark Swerdlin and Lindsey White Gave A Presentation At The Maryland State Bar Association’s Corporate Counsel Institute
Mark Swerdlin and Lindsey White presented “Employment Law Issues Arising from the Pandemic & Related to Managing a Remote Workforce” at the Maryland State Bar Association’s Corporate Counsel Institute on
Fiona Ong and Parker Thoeni authored a Chambers Expert Focus article, “Marijuana in the US Workplace.”
Fiona Ong and Parker Thoeni authored a Chambers Expert Focus article, “Marijuana in the US Workplace.” Chambers & Partners is a prominent London-based research and publishing organization that ranks law firms
Lindsey White Was a Panelist for a Presentation At The American Bar Association 16th Annual Section of Labor and Employment Law Conference
Lindsey White was a panelist for “Strategic Considerations for Remote Proceedings in Labor and Employment Cases,” presented at the American Bar Association 16th Annual Section of Labor and Employment Law
Webinar: DC Briefing – Impact of the Mid-Term Election on Federal Enforcement of the Workplace
Shawe Rosenthal is pleased to offer our clients the opportunity to participate in a complimentary 1 hour webinar presented by the Employment Law Alliance. Webinar: DC Briefing – Impact of