Daniel D. Barker

Daniel D. Barker is a Principal in the Madison, Wisconsin, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Mr. Barker represents employers in all labor and employment law matters. He has successfully defended clients in discrimination claims before courts and administrative agencies, as well as worked with employers to find creative and cost-effective solutions to their most difficult labor and employment-related legal challenges.

His experience includes guiding employers through union-related challenges and all traditional labor matters, including strikes, collective bargaining, arbitrations, organizing campaigns, elections, and cases before the National Labor Relations Board; defending employers as lead counsel in employment discrimination and harassment cases, including complex class action and high-profile discrimination cases; counseling and advising employers on performance management, disciplinary and discharge decisions, reductions in force, disability law compliance issues, internal investigations, and enforceability of post-employment restrictive covenants; helping employers comply with state and federal wage and hour requirements, including collective action matters and investigations involving administrative agencies; training supervisors and managers to implement and administer proper harassment and fair employment policies and practices.

Honors and Recognitions

•American Jurisprudence Award for Excellence in Contract Law

Daniel D. Barker In the News

The Best Lawyers in America 2020 Honors Jackson Lewis Attorneys

August 15, 2019 • Jackson Lewis

Jackson Lewis Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2019

August 15, 2018 • Jackson Lewis

Best Lawyers in America Honors Jackson Lewis Attorneys in Its 2018 Edition

August 15, 2017 • Jackson Lewis

Daniel D. Barker Publications

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Strings Attached: Accepting COVID-19 Financial Relief Could Limit Ability to Oppose Union Organizing

March 26, 2020

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Dues Checkoff Revocations May Be Valid in Wisconsin Despite Federal Court Ruling

April 21, 2017

Daniel D. Barker Blog Posts

Labor & Collective Bargaining

Labor Board Upholds Employers Right to Provide Truthful Information about Right to Work Laws

May 17, 2019
Labor & Collective Bargaining

NLRB Reverses Course, Permits Employer Unilateral Changes

February 1, 2018