Daniel Schwarz is a Principal in the Portsmouth, New Hampshire, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. His practice includes advising private and public sector employers and educational institutions on all aspects of labor and employment law, including wage and hour, wrongful termination, anti-discrimination/retaliation, covenants against competition and breach of confidentiality.
Mr. Schwarz guides employers in creating employee policies and handbooks; provides advice regarding disciplinary procedures up through and including termination; assists employers in the handling of employee complaints and conducts investigation of claims of workplace harassment. Mr. Schwarz has extensive experience in all facets of mediation and is adept at assisting employers in the resolution of employment disputes. He serves as a court-appointed mediator for both the New Hampshire Superior Court system and the Federal District Court of New Hampshire.
Pro Bono and Community Involvement
•Families First, previous Chairman of the Board
•The Music Hall, Portsmouth, NH
Daniel P. Schwarz In the News
Jackson Lewis and Its Attorneys Receive Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2020
April 23, 2020 • Jackson Lewis
Daniel Schwarz Authors Voicemails Gave Adequate Notice of Intent to Take FMLA Leave, Court Ruled
January 13, 2020 • SHRM
The Best Lawyers in America 2020 Honors Jackson Lewis Attorneys
August 15, 2019 • Jackson Lewis
Daniel P. Schwarz Publications
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New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Vermont May Restrict Use of Non-Compete Agreements in Employment
January 9, 2018
Daniel P. Schwarz Blog Posts
Employment Trial Report
No Magic Words Needed in Employee Requests for Leave That Might Be Protected By FMLA
January 8, 2020
Disability, Leave & Health Management
A Job Description is Not Determinative When Considering Reasonable Accommodation Requests
October 28, 2019
Disability, Leave & Health Management
Maine Enacts Law Extending Protections to Pregnant and Nursing Employees
July 10, 2019