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Her counseling practice includes partnering with employers to handle claims of harassment, discrimination and retaliation by current and former employees before litigation is filed; managing artificial intelligence as a workplace tool; advising on diversity, equity, and inclusion; strategizing on leave and accommodation requests under the Family and Medical Leave Act and Americans with Disabilities Act; and addressing discipline, performance management, and termination issues. Brigette also supports employers when implementing reductions in force.
In addition to her counseling practice, Brigette serves as an independent investigator of harassment, discrimination, and whistle-blower claims raised in the workplace. She also trains employers and their workforce on anti-discrimination laws, workplace diversity/sensitivity, leave issues, and performance management. Her practice also includes drafting employee handbooks, non-compete and non-solicit agreements, employment agreements, confidentiality agreements, and severance agreements.
She routinely defends employers in administrative actions (the EEOC), responding to attorney demand letters and settling claims (where appropriate).
Brigette earned the 2019 through 2026 ADA Training Certificate on completion of intensive training on the Americans with Disabilities Act conducted by the National Employment Law Institute. She also completed training from the State of New Jersey on the New Jersey Family Leave Act Amendments, Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace, and the Law Against Discrimination.
In addition, Brigette was published in the New Jersey Law Journal/Law.com in March 2020, in an article entitled, “Measuring Up,” as well as in ROI-NJ in February 2020 in an article entitled "How to be a rainmaker … by a lawyer who is not one."
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NY Employers: Effective this December, the State of New York implemented new requirements for opioid overdoses occurring at the workplace.
This week’s HR Tip from Genova Burns LLC Partner and Human Resources, Counsling & Compliance Practice Chair, Brigette N. Eagan, Esq., highlights what covered employers should begin considering, from employee training and purchasing supplies to workplace policies and confidentiality.
Do you require employees to be 100% healed, with no medical restrictions, before allowing them to return to work from medical leave? A recent EEOC lawsuit illustrates the potential risks of a “100% healed” policy.
Genova Burns LLC Partner and Human Resources, Counseling & Compliance Practice Chair Brigette N. Eagan, Esq., addresses what employers should consider in this week’s HR Tip.
Employers/HR - are you hiring seasonal temps for the holidays? This week's HR Tip of the Week raises the issues that you are forgetting to consider.
Genova Burns LLC Partner Brigette N. Eagan, Esq., breaks down what employers need to know in this week’s HR Tip.
Do you have an HR checklist when separating employees? Add one more item: mandatory reporting to the State of New Jersey on all employee separation. Genova Burns LLC Partner Brigette N. Eagan, Esq., breaks down what employers need to know in this week’s HR Tip.
As HR professionals know, a little humility and a dose of workplace reality are key ingredients for effective anti-harassment training. This week’s HR Tip looks at how relatable examples can make required training meaningful and impactful
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