John T. Bauer

jbauer@littler.com
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John Bauer has more than 35 years of experience representing and advising employers in all aspects of labor and employment law. His practice includes:

  • Wage and hour compliance and litigation
  • Employment discrimination and harassment issues
  • Labor relations, collective bargaining and other union/management issues
  • Wrongful termination
  • Personnel policy review and development
  • Employee discharge and discipline
  • Employment contracts
  • Restrictive covenants and trade secrets
  • Labor and employment issues related to mergers, sales and acquisitions of businesses

John also has an active litigation practice, representing clients before state and federal courts and administrative agencies, as well as in arbitration proceedings.

Additionally, he regularly speaks to business groups on labor and employment law topics.

In law school, John was articles editor of the Albany Law Review.

Credentials & Recognition

Speaking Engagements

Recent Developments in Labor and Employment Law

  • June 13, 2024
  • HIA-LI HR Committee

Recent Developments in Labor and Employment Law in New York

  • June 29, 2023
  • HIA-LI HR Committee

It’s Not Just About COVID! Changes in New York Employment Law

  • June 9, 2022
  • HIA-LI Human Resources Committee

New York Marijuana Legalization: What Employers Need to Know

  • June 17, 2021
  • HIA-LI Human Resources Committee

New York State Paid Sick Leave Law and Suffolk County’s “Ban-the-Box” Ordinance

  • June 11, 2020
  • Client Presentation

Preventing Workplace Harassment in the Age of #MeToo

  • June 14, 2018
  • HIA-LI Human Resources Committee, Hauppauge, NY

Preparing for Change: DOL’s Final Rule on Overtime

  • June 9, 2016
  • HIA-LI Human Resources Committee, Hauppauge, NY

Let us know how we can help you navigate your particular workplace legal issues.