Anders John Virgil Gillis

A labor and employment law attorney in Traverse City, Michigan, Anders focuses his practice on advising both public and private-sector clients on day-to-day employment challenges, such as discrimination and harassment complaints, accommodations for individuals with disabilities, compliance with employee leave laws, wage and hour issues, and issues related to recruitment, hiring, performance management, terminations, and layoffs. Mr. Gillis regularly reviews and drafts employment policies, contracts, separation agreements, and handbooks. Mr. Gillis reviews, drafts, and enforces confidentiality, non-solicitation, and agreements not to compete. He also conducts workplace investigations and trainings.

Mr. Gillis counsels business owners, in-house counsel, and human resource leaders so that they can make strategic business decisions. Mr. Gillis prefers a proactive approach so employers can stay out of the courtroom when possible. But when necessary, Mr. Gillis represents employers before courts and administrative agencies. Mr. Gillis has tried numerous cases, and his litigation experience includes class and collective actions. Before rejoining Parker Harvey PLC, Mr. Gillis served as the in-house employment counsel for a national mortgage bank.