Sheri L. Giger

Sheri L. Giger is a Principal in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, office of Jackson Lewis P.C.

Her practice focuses on preventative advice and counsel, particularly in the area of leave management, focusing on the ADA, FMLA, paid sick leave, and related leave statutes and policies, including process improvement strategies. Her practice also includes policy/handbook development (particularly for multi-state issues and compliance), reductions-in-force, background checks, FCRA advice, hiring and interviewing, wage and hour, internal investigation advice, and other preventative workplace practices. Ms. Giger also conducts extensive training on the same topics and other management issues such as performance improvement, documentation, and anti-harassment. She also defends charges of discrimination before federal and state agencies.

Prior to entering the field of law, Ms. Giger worked in human resources for seven years for a Fortune 500 company, specifically in employee communications, EEO, affirmative action planning, internal investigations of discrimination complaints, project management of workforce reductions in force, and organizational development. She also obtained her M.S. in Human Resource Management.

Pro Bono and Community Involvement

•Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Member, Partners Board

Sheri L. Giger In the News

Sheri Giger Authors Understanding FMLA Leave for a Family Member’s Military Service

June 3, 2019 • SHRM

Jackson Lewis Sponsors DMEC Conference; Attorneys Showcase workthruIT's Enhanced Leave-Related Capabilities

May 10, 2018 • Jackson Lewis

Sheri L. Giger Publications

article

Pennsylvania Health Secretary’s Order Lays Out Extensive Requirements for Essential Employers

April 16, 2020

article

Department of Labor’s Temporary Rule for Families First Coronavirus Response Act

April 3, 2020

article

The New Employer Obligations under the Slightly Revised Families First Coronavirus Act (H.R. 6201)

March 18, 2020

Webinars

webinar

COVID-19: Daily Briefing - Opening Up America Again

4 - 4:30 PM EST
Archived

Sheri L. Giger Blog Posts

Disability, Leave & Health Management

Pittsburgh Sick Days Act Effective Date is Right Around the Corner

March 9, 2020
Disability, Leave & Health Management

What Did I Do Wrong Common FMLA Mistakes

February 5, 2020
Disability, Leave & Health Management

What Am I Doing Wrong Common FMLA Mistakes

December 18, 2019