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Roy R. Galewski

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rgalewski@harrisbeachmurtha.com
D: (585) 419-8661  
- Rochester, NY Office
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Roy practices in all areas of labor and employment law across several industries, both in the private and public sectors.  He counsels employers in labor relations matters, including collective bargaining negotiations, labor arbitrations, and represents clients in proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board.  He also represents employers in employment litigation matters, including disputes over employment contracts, non-compete agreements, wage and hour claims, and employment discrimination claims.  Roy represents employers before various administrative agencies including the Public Employment Relations Board, New York and United States Departments of Labor, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the New York State Division of Human Rights.  He also provides advice and counsel on day to day employment matters such as workforce reductions, application of collective bargaining agreements, employee discipline, leaves of absence and union organizing.

Insights
February 20, 2026

What NY Employers Need to Know About Amendments to the “Trapped at Work Act”

Highly anticipated amendments revised the effective date, several key definitions and exceptions in the original law.
January 22, 2026

New Developments in the “Trapped at Work Act” and Potential Implications for NY Employers

The New York State Assembly has introduced amendments that would significantly revise the provisions enacted in late December.
January 5, 2026

New York Issues Four Year-End Employment Law Changes

The law changes address reasonable accommodations, disparate impact, stay-or-pay agreements and use of credit reports in hiring,.
January 24, 2025

Court Reinstates Notice Requirement of NY Reproductive Health Bias Law

After a three-year pause, New York employers will be required to provide notice of employees’ rights under the Reproductive Health Bias Law.
December 13, 2024

NLRB Limits Employers’ Ability to Unilaterally Change Workplace Terms

The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) recently overturned a 2019 ruling that made it easier for employers to modify terms and
April 26, 2024

A Summary of the FTC’s Non-Compete Prohibition and Best Practices For The Business World

An updated summary of the FTC’s Non-Compete Prohibition and best practices for the business world.
April 25, 2024

New State Budget Bill Includes Changes to Employment Laws

NYS lawmakers came to a final agreement on a 2024-25 budget bill, which contains several notable changes to New York’s employment laws.
April 23, 2024

EEOC Issues New Rule on Accommodations for Pregnant Workers

EEOC Issues New Rule on Accommodations for Pregnant Workers
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September 29, 2026

41 Harris Beach Murtha Attorneys Selected to 2026 Upstate New York Super Lawyers® and Super Lawyers: Rising Stars® Lists

The list recognizes accomplished attorneys who have achieved a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
August 20, 2026

123 Harris Beach Murtha Lawyers Recognized as 2027 Best Lawyers® Award Recipients; 10 Earn “Lawyer of the Year” Recognition

Best Lawyers honorees are selected through a peer-review process evaluating professional excellence within specific practice areas and geogr
January 16, 2026

Attorney’s Take on New York Labor Laws Appears in amNY Law

It is critical employers are aware of these December changes so they meet these compliance obligations in 2026.
September 29, 2025

36 Harris Beach Murtha Attorneys Selected to 2025 Upstate New York Super Lawyers® and Super Lawyers: Rising Stars® Lists

Super Lawyers is a national ranking service of accomplished attorneys who have achieved a high degree of professional achievement.
August 21, 2025

More Than 100 Harris Beach Murtha Lawyers Recognized as 2026 Best Lawyers® Award Recipients; 11 Earn “Lawyer of the Year” Recognition

Best Lawyers provides trusted, peer-reviewed recognition of top legal professionals, helping clients find credible, experienced counsel.
October 15, 2021

72 Attorneys from Harris Beach Recognized in 2021 Edition of Super Lawyers

Partners, senior counsel and associates from Harris Beach PLLC offices across New York have been named to the 2021 edition of Super Lawyers,
November 12, 2019

79 Attorneys from Harris Beach Named to 2019 Super Lawyers List

A total of 79 Harris Beach PLLC attorneys have been named to the 2019 edition of Super Lawyers, a peer-based rating service that recognizes
Events

2026 Labor and Employment Webinar Series: End of Year Updates

November 19, 2026
Join us for discussion of critical labor and employment law developments during our annual webinar series.

2025 Labor and Employment Series: President Trump’s First 100 Days – Labor and Employment Law Implications

April 3, 2025
Join us for discussion of critical labor and employment law developments during our annual webinar series.

2024 Labor and Employment Series: End of Year Updates

November 21, 2024
Join us for discussion of critical labor and employment law developments at our annual webinar series.

2022 Labor & Employment Series – November 16 End of Year Labor Updates

November 16, 2022
The November 16 Labor Series webinar cover End of Year Labor Updates

2021 Harris Beach Labor & Employment Series Webinars

September 23, 2021
The Labor and Employment Team at Harris Beach invites you to join us for discussion of critical labor and employment law developments at our

Roy Breitenbach and Roy Galewski Presenting Webinar: What the New York State Vaccine Mandate Means to Your Health Care Facility

September 20, 2021
New York State’s vaccine mandate, which requires that some health care facility personnel obtain at least a first dose of the vaccine by Sep

Harris Beach Attorneys Sponsoring Greater Rochester Community Transportation Foundation Virtual Luncheon

September 29, 2020
Attorneys Josh Steele, Tyler O’Reilly and Dan Palermo will present on a panel hosted by the Financial Executives International Rochester Cha

COVID-19 Labor & Employment Updates – March 25

March 25, 2020
Information and legal guidance on how employers should address COVID-19 is evolving quickly. Listen to our second complimentary webinar for
External Publications

Speaker: Frequent presenter on management training topics, including sexual harassment, labor relations, and other compliance issues for human resources professionals

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Professional and Civic

  • YMCA of Greater Rochester, Human Resource Committee
  • While in law school, he served as Articles Editor for the Pace Law Review.

Recognition

  • Super Lawyers, Employment & Labor, 2018-2022 and since 2025
  • Best Lawyers, Labor Law-Management, since 2014
  • Best Lawyers, Employment Law-Management, since 2018
  • Super Lawyers: Rising Stars, Labor and Employment Law, 2013 – 2015
  • The Daily Record, Up and Coming Attorney, 2006
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ConnecticutNew YorkU.S. District Court, New York - Western District
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Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University

JD 
2002
cum laude

Monmouth University

BA 
1998

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Roy R. Galewski

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Roy Galewski

Roy R. Galewski

rgalewski@harrisbeachmurtha.com
D: (585) 419-8661
Rochester, NY Office

Profile

Roy practices in all areas of labor and employment law across several industries, both in the private and public sectors.  He counsels employers in labor relations matters, including collective bargaining negotiations, labor arbitrations, and represents clients in proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board.  He also represents employers in employment litigation matters, including disputes over employment contracts, non-compete agreements, wage and hour claims, and employment discrimination claims.  Roy represents employers before various administrative agencies including the Public Employment Relations Board, New York and United States Departments of Labor, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the New York State Division of Human Rights.  He also provides advice and counsel on day to day employment matters such as workforce reductions, application of collective bargaining agreements, employee discipline, leaves of absence and union organizing.

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Legal Practices

Member of:

International Trade
Labor and Employment

Industry Teams

Member of:

Long-Term Care
Tax-Exempt Organizations & Nonprofits
Health Care
Municipalities and Local Agencies
Gaming, Hospitality and Retail

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Admissions

ConnecticutNew YorkU.S. District Court, New York - Western District

Distinctions

Professional and Civic

  • YMCA of Greater Rochester, Human Resource Committee
  • While in law school, he served as Articles Editor for the Pace Law Review.

Recognition

  • Super Lawyers, Employment & Labor, 2018-2022 and since 2025
  • Best Lawyers, Labor Law-Management, since 2014
  • Best Lawyers, Employment Law-Management, since 2018
  • Super Lawyers: Rising Stars, Labor and Employment Law, 2013 – 2015
  • The Daily Record, Up and Coming Attorney, 2006
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