Michael A. Giarratano

Michael A. Giarratano is an Associate in the Long Island, New York, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Michael is a reliable partner to employers, delivering strategic, practical solutions to workplace disputes while ensuring alignment with evolving legal standards.

Michael works closely with government contractors to navigate the constantly shifting regulatory and compliance obligations. Michael has experience responding to government reporting requirements (EEO-1 and VETS 4212) and ensuring compliance with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) regulations. Michael has also successfully defended contractors in government audits and complaint investigations. Additionally, Michael works closely with non-government contractor clients to conduct risk assessments of their programs, policies, and training to align with federal and state anti-discrimination requirements.

As a member of the firm’s Workplace Analytics and Preventive Strategies Group, Michael provides companies with valuable legal insights and proactive advice through data analytics. Michael’s data-driven approach emphasizes turning workforce analytics into actionable insights. By tapping into statistical trends and patterns, Michael positions organizations to plan confidently for what’s next without running headfirst into legal risks. A key part of Michael’s practice involves advising employers on state and federal fair pay laws and their compensation practices. Michael has significant experience conducting pay equity analyses for employers, and partners with Jackson Lewis' in-house statisticians to run statistical analyses on companies’ workforces. This enables him to provide tailored advice and counsel on potential areas of risk, as well as on how organizations can develop compensation programs that are legally sound and consistent with long-term business goals.

Staying on track with trends in the employment space and recognizing the incredible growth of artificial intelligence, Michael ensures he is up to date on the latest developments in AI-related laws and workplace trends. Michael has experience drafting AI use policies and providing advice and counsel on ethics and transparency issues related to AI use in the office, offering practical, actionable guidance on emerging issues.