Chad M. Horton
ATTORNEYS
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
Fiona Ong and Chad Horton conducted a webinar for HR Simple "2024 Handbook Updates"
Complimentary Webinar: US Employment Law Year in Review
Webinar: 2023 NLRB Update Recent Board Decisions Alter Landscape for Union and Non-Union Employers
Chad Horton Guest Speaker on US Employers
Chad M. Horton Won a Victory in a Contract Interpretation Case
We are delighted to announce that Chad M. Horton has been made a Partner at our Firm
Publications
NLRB GC Memo Reinforces Shorter Timelines, Quicker Elections Coming Under New Election Rule
NLRB Returns to a More Expansive Joint Employer Standard
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
NEWS & EVENTS
Webinar: New Employment Laws in Maryland
In partnership with the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, we will be holding a complimentary webinar on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at noon Eastern to review the employment laws that were
Parker Thoeni Was A Guest Speaker for MD Manufacturing Extension Partnership’s HR Peer Group
Parker E. Thoeni was a guest speaker for the Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership’s Human Resources Peer Group on March 13, 2024. Parker offered the group guidance on Family and Medical
Parker Thoeni and Evan Conder Partial Motion to Dismiss
Parker E. Thoeni and Evan Conder won a partial motion to dismiss in federal court on behalf of a senior living facility. The court agreed that the employee had failed
Parker Thoeni and Paul Burgin won a partial Motion to Dismiss
Parker E. Thoeni and Paul D. Burgin won a partial motion to dismiss in federal court. Parker and Paul were able to establish that the customer and employee non-solicitation provisions
2024 Handbook Updates Webinar
On March 6, 2024, Fiona Ong and Chad Horton, along with the Maryland Chamber of Commerce presented 2024 Handbook Updates and covered the latest employment law changes and how they
Parker Thoeni Appointed to Serve as Attorney Member of a Hearing Committee for the DC Board of Professional Responsibility
Parker E. Thoeni was appointed to a three-year term to serve as the attorney member of a Hearing Committee for the District of Columbia Board on Professional Responsibility. The Hearing
Jordan Dunham Spoke for the MSBA’s Labor & Employment Section Webinar
Jordan Dunham was a speaker for a Maryland State Bar Association Section of Labor & Employment Law webinar, “Independent Contractor Misclassification,” on February 26, 2024. Jordan discussed the issue from
Michael McGuire and Lindsey White Spoke to the Baltimore Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel
J. Michael McGuire and Lindsey A. White spoke to the Baltimore chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel on February 27, 2024. They discussed recent developments from the National Labor
Mark J. Swerdlin Assisted Major Food Manufacturer to Win an Initial Union Election
Mark J. Swerdlin assisted a major food manufacturer to win an initial union election that was then challenged before the National Labor Relations Board. The parties eventually agreed to re-run