Katlyn McGarry Eldredge

Katy is a practical, business‑focused employment lawyer who helps employers prevent problems, resolve disputes efficiently, and stay compliant in a fast‑changing regulatory landscape. She advises and defends companies on the full spectrum of employment and workplace safety issues under federal and state law, partnering closely with in‑house teams and leadership to align legal strategy with operational goals.

Core Focus Areas

• Employment litigation: Defends single‑plaintiff cases involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, leaves and accommodations, and whistleblower claims. Handles matters in state and federal courts, arbitration, and before administrative agencies (EEOC, state FEHOs).
• Day‑to‑day counseling: Provides practical guidance on hiring, onboarding, performance management, discipline, and terminations.
• Workforce changes: Guides employers through reductions in force and restructurings, including WARN/mini‑WARN analysis, selection criteria and adverse impact review, communications planning, and execution. Drafts separation agreements and provides Older Workers Benefit Protection Act compliance advice, including group disclosure requirements and release enforceability.
• OSHA and workplace safety: Advises on federal OSHA compliance, site inspections, accident investigations, recordkeeping and reporting, multi‑employer worksite issues, and citation challenges. Litigates OSHA‑related matters before federal agencies and in court and assists with abatement strategies and settlement negotiations.
• Compliance programs and training: Delivers manager and employee training on anti‑harassment, reasonable accommodation, and safety.

Representative Matters

• Defended employers in discrimination and retaliation lawsuits through dismissal, arbitration, or negotiated resolution aligned with business objectives.
• Managed agency charges and investigations (EEOC/state equivalents), including position statements, mediation, and conciliation.
• Provided rapid‑response to workplace incidents and OSHA inspections; coordinated document production, employee interviews, and citation contests.
• Structured multi‑state reductions in force with WARN/mini‑WARN compliance and OWBPA‑compliant releases.

How Katy Works

• Practical and timely: Clear, actionable guidance that fits real‑world operations and timelines.
• Risk‑aware and collaborative: Calibrates advice to legal exposure, culture, and business priorities; partners with HR, safety, and leadership.
• Cost‑effective: Right‑sized strategies—early risk assessment, targeted discovery, and opportunities for early resolution where appropriate.

When not practicing law, Katy is likely exploring new local restaurants with her husband or training for her next half‑marathon—though rarely at the same time.