
Labor & Employment
ggilman@dglaw.com
V-CARD ggilman@dglaw.com
Gregg A. Gilman is co-chair of the Labor & Employment Practice Group of Davis & Gilbert. He advises employers on all workplace-related matters. A significant portion of his practice is devoted to various labor and personnel issues, including wage and hour issues, preventive management, terminations, reductions in force, disciplinary measures, restrictive covenants, employment and termination agreements, executive compensation, harassment investigations, and employment policies. Mr. Gilman also represents employers in state and federal courts and before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and state and local employment-rights agencies in race, sex, age, disability and other discrimination cases as well as all other employment litigation.
Mr. Gilman has negotiated collective bargaining agreements in the music, restaurant, social services, coal mining equipment and numerous other industries. For approximately 20 years, he has been the lead negotiator for the Single Engagement Club Date employers in their collective bargaining negotiations with Local 802 AF of M. He also represents employers before the National Labor Relations Board. Mr. Gilman is the creator of Respect in the Workplace, an interactive training seminar on preventive management, including sexual harassment and workplace sensitivity training.
In addition, Mr. Gilman has been recognized as one of The Best Lawyers in America in the categories Employment Law – Management and Employment Law – Individuals (2012 and 2013) and has been selected as a Super Lawyer by New York Metro Super Lawyers from 2007-2012.
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
"Cornell University 2013 Labor and Employment Law Roundtable," The Center for Hospitality Research, May 5-6 2013
"Hostile Work Environment, Health Care Reform, and New Legal Developments Impacting Your Daily HR Practice," Davis & Gilbert Labor & Employment Seminar, May 2013
"50 Legal Tips in 50 Minutes," 7th Annual National HR in Hospitality Conference & Expo, March 11-13 2013
"The Contingent Workforce: Legal Issues Related to Temps, Consultants, Freelancers, Interns, and other “Non-Regular” Personnel," Davis & Gilbert Labor & Employment Seminar, December 2012
"Ripped from the Headlines: Key HR News," Davis & Gilbert Labor & Employment Seminar, July 2012
"Labor Law Update," Association of Legal Administrators, June 7, 2012
"Cornell University 2012 Labor and Employment Law Roundtable," The Center for Hospitality Research, May 6-7, 2012
"New Year, New Changes in the Workplace: Technology/Social Media and Key EEOC Initiatives - What You Need to Know NOW," Davis & Gilbert Labor & Employment Seminar, March 2012
"50 Legal Tips in 50 Minutes," "How to Avoid, Address, and Win EEOC Complaints and Charges" and "The 3rd Annual Cornell University Executive Summit," 6th Annual National HR in Hospitality Conference & Expo, February 27-29, 2012
"Adverse Action and Third Party Reprisals," Cornell Retaliation Seminar, June 22, 2011
"Retaliation, Cat’s Paw, Does the Court Just Not Get It?" The Center for Hospitality Research, Cornell University 2011 Labor and Employment Law Roundtable, May 15-16, 2011
"Hot Topics in Labor & Employment Law" and "Discrimination & Class Action Lawsuits: Lessons Learned," 5th Annual National HR in Hospitality Conference & Expo, April 4-6, 2011
"Restrictive Covenants: An Effective Sword and Shield," Davis & Gilbert Labor & Employment Seminar, March 2011
"Social Media in the Workplace," Davis & Gilbert Labor & Employment Seminar, October 2010
"The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Operational and Legal Implications of Using Social Media for HR Management," Cornell Hospitality Research Summit, October 6-8, 2010
"Fair Labor Standards Act: Demystifying Classifications," Davis & Gilbert Labor & Employment Seminar, July 2010
"Overview of the Changing Landscape of Employment Law," Marcus Evans' 2nd Annual Employment and Labor Law Conference, June 7-8, 2010
"An Onslaught of Proposed Legislation: What Will Pass, What Will Not? Is This for Real?" The Center for Hospitality Research, Cornell University 2010 Labor and Employment Law Roundtable, May 2-3, 2010
"Retaliation: White, Crawford, and the New Proposed Case Extending," The Center for Hospitality Research, Cornell University 2010 HR Executive Roundtable, February 23, 2010
"A Closer Look: Emerging Standards and Hot Cases in Employment Law," 4th Annual National HR in Hospitality Conference & Expo, February 22-24, 2010
"The Supreme Court and Congress: Impacting Your Daily Human Resources Practices," Davis & Gilbert Labor & Employment Seminar, February 2010
PUBLICATIONS
Co-Author, "New NLRB Posting Rule To Take Effect In April 2012," D&G Labor & Employment Newsletter, Winter 2012
Co-Author, "New York Enacts Wage Theft Prevention Act," D&G Labor & Employment Alert, December 2010
Co-Author, "NLRB Challenges Facebook Firing," D&G Labor & Employment Alert, December 2010
Co-Author, "New York Payday/Pay Rate Notice Law Requires Separate Form," D&G Labor & Employment Alert, September 2010
PRESS
Quoted, HotelNewsNow.com, "5 Things to Know," by Shawn A. Turner, March 2, 2012
Quoted, HotelNewsNow.com, "Social Media Brings New Legal Issues To Hotels," by Patrick Mayok, March 2, 2012
Quoted, HotelNewsNow.com, "More Legal Tips for HR Professionals," by Patrick Mayock, March 1, 2012
Quoted, Hotelsmag.com, "Stronger Human Resources Policies Help Offset Recession's Effects," March 24, 2010
Noted, Center for Hospitality Research News, "Analysis: Two Supreme Court Decisions Expand Definition of Retaliation," by Glenn Withiam, July 8, 2009
Quoted, Hotel News Now, "Prevention Best Defense Against Employee Litigation," by Patrick Mayock, March 24, 2009
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS
Cornell University’s Center for Hospitality Research, Advisory Board
BAR ADMISSIONS
New York
U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
EDUCATION
University of Michigan, J.D., 1988
Cornell University, B.S., 1985
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
"Cornell University 2013 Labor and Employment Law Roundtable," The Center for Hospitality Research, May 5-6 2013
"Hostile Work Environment, Health Care Reform, and New Legal Developments Impacting Your Daily HR Practice," Davis & Gilbert Labor & Employment Seminar, May 2013
"50 Legal Tips in 50 Minutes," 7th Annual National HR in Hospitality Conference & Expo, March 11-13 2013
"The Contingent Workforce: Legal Issues Related to Temps, Consultants, Freelancers, Interns, and other “Non-Regular” Personnel," Davis & Gilbert Labor & Employment Seminar, December 2012
"Ripped from the Headlines: Key HR News," Davis & Gilbert Labor & Employment Seminar, July 2012
"Labor Law Update," Association of Legal Administrators, June 7, 2012
"Cornell University 2012 Labor and Employment Law Roundtable," The Center for Hospitality Research, May 6-7, 2012
"New Year, New Changes in the Workplace: Technology/Social Media and Key EEOC Initiatives - What You Need to Know NOW," Davis & Gilbert Labor & Employment Seminar, March 2012
"50 Legal Tips in 50 Minutes," "How to Avoid, Address, and Win EEOC Complaints and Charges" and "The 3rd Annual Cornell University Executive Summit," 6th Annual National HR in Hospitality Conference & Expo, February 27-29, 2012
"Adverse Action and Third Party Reprisals," Cornell Retaliation Seminar, June 22, 2011
"Retaliation, Cat’s Paw, Does the Court Just Not Get It?" The Center for Hospitality Research, Cornell University 2011 Labor and Employment Law Roundtable, May 15-16, 2011
"Hot Topics in Labor & Employment Law" and "Discrimination & Class Action Lawsuits: Lessons Learned," 5th Annual National HR in Hospitality Conference & Expo, April 4-6, 2011
"Restrictive Covenants: An Effective Sword and Shield," Davis & Gilbert Labor & Employment Seminar, March 2011
"Social Media in the Workplace," Davis & Gilbert Labor & Employment Seminar, October 2010
"The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Operational and Legal Implications of Using Social Media for HR Management," Cornell Hospitality Research Summit, October 6-8, 2010
"Fair Labor Standards Act: Demystifying Classifications," Davis & Gilbert Labor & Employment Seminar, July 2010
"Overview of the Changing Landscape of Employment Law," Marcus Evans' 2nd Annual Employment and Labor Law Conference, June 7-8, 2010
"An Onslaught of Proposed Legislation: What Will Pass, What Will Not? Is This for Real?" The Center for Hospitality Research, Cornell University 2010 Labor and Employment Law Roundtable, May 2-3, 2010
"Retaliation: White, Crawford, and the New Proposed Case Extending," The Center for Hospitality Research, Cornell University 2010 HR Executive Roundtable, February 23, 2010
"A Closer Look: Emerging Standards and Hot Cases in Employment Law," 4th Annual National HR in Hospitality Conference & Expo, February 22-24, 2010
"The Supreme Court and Congress: Impacting Your Daily Human Resources Practices," Davis & Gilbert Labor & Employment Seminar, February 2010
PUBLICATIONS
Co-Author, "New NLRB Posting Rule To Take Effect In April 2012," D&G Labor & Employment Newsletter, Winter 2012
Co-Author, "New York Enacts Wage Theft Prevention Act," D&G Labor & Employment Alert, December 2010
Co-Author, "NLRB Challenges Facebook Firing," D&G Labor & Employment Alert, December 2010
Co-Author, "New York Payday/Pay Rate Notice Law Requires Separate Form," D&G Labor & Employment Alert, September 2010
PRESS
Quoted, HotelNewsNow.com, "5 Things to Know," by Shawn A. Turner, March 2, 2012
Quoted, HotelNewsNow.com, "Social Media Brings New Legal Issues To Hotels," by Patrick Mayok, March 2, 2012
Quoted, HotelNewsNow.com, "More Legal Tips for HR Professionals," by Patrick Mayock, March 1, 2012
Quoted, Hotelsmag.com, "Stronger Human Resources Policies Help Offset Recession's Effects," March 24, 2010
Noted, Center for Hospitality Research News, "Analysis: Two Supreme Court Decisions Expand Definition of Retaliation," by Glenn Withiam, July 8, 2009
Quoted, Hotel News Now, "Prevention Best Defense Against Employee Litigation," by Patrick Mayock, March 24, 2009
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS
Cornell University’s Center for Hospitality Research, Advisory Board
BAR ADMISSIONS
New York
U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
EDUCATION
University of Michigan, J.D., 1988
Cornell University, B.S., 1985
