Rebecca Springer joined Crowell & Moring in 1999 and currently serves as counsel in the Labor & Employment Group. Her practice focuses on labor and employment litigation and counseling, particularly in the area of Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs ("OFCCP") compliance. Rebecca has extensive experience conducting audits of personnel practices, preparing Affirmative Action Plans, and counseling clients on affirmative action issues. She also has experience conducting statistical analyses of compensation and other personnel practices for purposes of class action litigation, OFCCP compliance audits, and employer self-audits, and frequently teams with labor economists to analyze compensation and advise clients on potential risks and proactive measures to address compensation disparities.
Rebecca has worked extensively on single-plaintiff, multi-plaintiff and class action labor and employment litigation involving allegations of race discrimination, FMLA and disability discrimination, sexual harassment, protection of trade secrets, and traditional labor law issues. She has significant experience counseling employers on reductions-in-force and restructuring. Rebecca also regularly counsels clients on the “alphabet soup” of employment-related laws including the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Title VII, and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).
Rebecca has conducted numerous investigations of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation complaints. As a member of the firm’s Education Practice, Rebecca also specializes in counseling universities on Title IX compliance issues and conducting investigations of Title IX complaints.
Rebecca graduated from Duke University School of Law where she received the Duke Law Advocacy Award for excellence in oral advocacy. Prior to attending law school Rebecca worked in the White House as the assistant to the counselor to the president and then at U.S. News & World Report as the special assistant to the editor-at-large. She is a member of the Virginia and District of Columbia bars.
Affiliations
Admitted to practice: District of Columbia, Virginia
Highlights, News & Knowledge
Speeches & Presentations
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"Labor and Employment Update," OOPS 2017, Crowell & Moring's 33rd Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C.
(May 5, 2017).
Presenters: Kris D. Meade, Trina Fairley Barlow, and Rebecca L. Springer.
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"What Will the New Year (and Administration) Bring for Government Contractors?" Crowell & Moring First 100 Days Webinar, Washington, D.C.
(January 25, 2017).
Presenters: Crowell & Moring Government Contracts Group.
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"'Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces' Final Rule and Guidance: What You Need to Know," Webinar
(September 7, 2016).
Speakers: Stephen J. McBrady, David B. Robbins, Kris D. Meade, Rebecca L. Springer, Jason M. Crawford, and Laura J. Mitchell Baker.
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"'Oh, and Do This, Too' – Executive Actions Impose Ever-Expanding Labor-Related Burdens on Contractors," OOPS 2016, Crowell & Moring's 32nd Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C.
(May 25-26, 2016).
Moderator: Kris D. Meade; Panelists: Trina Fairley Barlow, Rebecca L. Springer, and Jason M. Crawford.
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"What Will the New Year Bring," Crowell & Moring Webinar, Washington, D.C.
(January 14, 2016).
Presenters: Crowell & Moring Government Contracts Group.
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"Procurement as Policy: Minimum Wage, Paid Leave, Anti-Trafficking, Equal Employment Opportunity Executive Orders," Labor, Immigration & Employee Benefits Division, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Washington, D.C.
(October 28, 2015).
Presenter: Rebecca L. Springer.
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"Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Proposed Rule and Guidance: What You Need to Know," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(June 10, 2015).
Presenters: Angela B. Styles, Stephen J. McBrady, Kris D. Meade, Rebecca L. Springer, and Jason M. Crawford.
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"The Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order: What Will Come to Pass, and When?" OOPS 2015, Crowell & Moring's 31st Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C.
(May 5-6, 2015).
Moderator: Kris D. Meade; Panelists: Rebecca L. Springer and Jason M. Crawford
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"Title II, Title VII, Title IX, Clery Act: Practical Advice on What to Expect and How to Navigate Investigations and Audits When OCR, EEOC or OFCCP Come Calling," NACUA CLE Workshop - Higher Education Employment Law 2015, New Orleans, LA
(March 11-13, 2015).
Panelist: Rebecca L. Springer.
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"Third Thursday--C&M's February Labor & Employment Update: OFCCP Launches New Enforcement Initiatives," Webinar
(February 19, 2015).
Presenters: Thomas P. Gies, Rebecca L. Springer, Kris D. Meade, and Trina Fairley Barlow.
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"What Will the New Year Bring: Labor Obligations," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(January 7, 2015).
Presenters: Kris D. Meade and Rebecca L. Springer.
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"Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order Update," American Foundry Society Government Affairs Committee, Washington, D.C.
(December 10, 2014).
Speakers: Angela B. Styles, Stephen J. McBrady, and Rebecca L. Springer.
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"Third Thursday--C&M's June Labor & Employment Update: Whistleblowers-What You Need to Know," Webinar
(June 19, 2014).
Presenters: Christopher Calsyn, Mark A. Romeo, and Rebecca L. Springer.
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"Third Thursday - C&M's May Labor & Employment Update: Affirmitave Action and OFCCP Enforcement," Webinar
(May 22, 2014).
Presenters: Thomas P. Gies, Kris D. Meade, and Rebecca L. Springer.
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"What Will the New Year Bring: OFCCP," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(January 9, 2014).
Presenter: Rebecca L. Springer.
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"Key Employment and Labor Law Issues Facing Government Contractors," WMACCA Employment and Labor and Government Contractors Forum
(December 3, 2013).
Presenters: Christopher Calsyn, Peter Eyre, Kris D. Meade, and Rebecca L. Springer.
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"Third Thursday--C&M's September Labor & Employment Update: Obligations under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act," Webinar
(September 19, 2013).
Presenters: Kris D. Meade, Ira M. Saxe, and Rebecca L. Springer.
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"Sequestration and Its Impact On Colleges and Universities," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(May 29, 2013).
Presenters: Peter Eyre, Angela B. Styles, Stephan Rice, and Rebecca L. Springer.
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"The Unprecedented Year and the Consequences of Austerity," OOPS 2013, Crowell & Moring's 29th Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C.
(May 15-16, 2013).
Moderator: W. Stanfield Johnson; Presenters: Thomas P. Gies, Mike Gill, J. Chris Haile, Barry Rhoads (Cassidy & Associates), Stephan Rice, and Rebecca L. Springer.
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"What New Whistleblower Protection Laws Mean For Your Company," SCCE Webinar
(April 17, 2013).
Presenters: Peter Eyre, Christopher Calsyn, and Rebecca L. Springer.
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"What the FY13 NDAA's New Whistleblower Protections Mean for Government Contractors," Crowell & Morning Webinar
(February 27, 2013).
Presenters: Andy Liu, Peter Eyre, Rebecca L. Springer, and Jason C. Lynch.
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"Top Labor and Employments Issues For Government Contractors in 2012 and Beyond," Crowell & Moring's 2012 Ounce of Prevention Seminar (OOPS), Washington, D.C.
(May 9-10, 2012).
Co-Speakers: Jeff Pagano, Ellen Dwyer, Kris Meade, Rebecca Springer.
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"Fasten your seatbelts: A Review of Key OFCCP Initiatives and Enforcement Priorities as Take-Off Approaches," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(October 6, 2011).
Presenters: Cathy Kunz, Kris Meade, Ira Saxe, Jonathan Moskowitz, Rebecca Springer, and Jane Foster.
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"Federal Contract Terminations: Preparing for the New Era of Budget Cuts," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(September 21, 2011).
Co-Presenters: Terry Albertson, John McCarthy, Linda Bruggeman, Chris Haile, Rebecca Springer and Richard Arnholt.
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"Remedies for Your Sleepless Nights: Practical Solutions to Today’s Complex Labor & Employment Issues," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(March 16, 2011).
Presenters: Christopher Calsyn, Rebecca Springer, Andrew Bagley, Glenn Grant, Jonathan Moskowitz, Joel Wood, Jane Foster, Arash Jahanian, and Trina McAlister.
Publications
Client Alerts & Newsletters
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"Paid Sick Leave Soon Required,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(October 3, 2016).
Contacts: Charles Baek, Stephen J. McBrady, Kris D. Meade, Rebecca L. Springer, Gail D. Zirkelbach
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"Revised EEO-1 Report Moves One Step Closer to Implementation,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(July 15, 2016).
Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Rebecca L. Springer, Mark A. Romeo, Ira M. Saxe
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"Maryland Enacts Revised Equal Pay for Equal Work Law,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(June 6, 2016).
Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Mark A. Romeo, Ira M. Saxe, Rebecca L. Springer, Christine B. Hawes
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"California Legislature Passes Fair Pay Act; Governor Brown Poised to Sign,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(September 18, 2015).
Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Mark A. Romeo, Rebecca L. Springer, Christine B. Hawes
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"Proposed Rule and Guidance Issued for Implementing "Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces" Executive Order,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(May 28, 2015).
Contacts: Angela B. Styles, Kris D. Meade, Stephen J. McBrady, Rebecca L. Springer, Jason M. Crawford
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"OFCCP Final Rule Bars Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity Discrimination,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(December 5, 2014).
Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Rebecca L. Springer, Peter Eyre
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"OMB Approves Revised OFCCP Scheduling Letter,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(October 3, 2014).
Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Rebecca L. Springer
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"Three Years Later, the Next Shoe Drops: OMB Approves Revised OFCCP Scheduling Letter,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(October 1, 2014).
Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Ira M. Saxe, Rebecca L. Springer
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"SEC Announces Record $30-35 Million Whistleblower Award,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(September 30, 2014).
Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Rebecca L. Springer, Christine B. Hawes
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"2nd Circuit Affirms Dodd-Frank Anti-Retaliation Provisions Don’t Extend Beyond U.S., Sidesteps Debate Over Internal Whistleblower Protection,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(August 21, 2014).
Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Rebecca L. Springer, Christine B. Hawes
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"New Executive Order Shines Spotlight on Contractor Compliance With Labor Laws,"
(August 4, 2014).
Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Angela B. Styles, Peter Eyre, Stephen J. McBrady, Rebecca L. Springer
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"President Issues Executive Order Raising Minimum Wage for Some Federal Contractor Employees – Questions Remain,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(February 14, 2014).
Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Angela B. Styles, Peter Eyre, Ira M. Saxe, Rebecca L. Springer
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"OFCCP Issues Final Disability Self-Identification Form,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(January 31, 2014).
Contacts: Rebecca L. Springer, Kris D. Meade, Ira M. Saxe
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"Whistleblower Protections for Prime and Sub Employees Expanded,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(September 30, 2013).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Rebecca L. Springer
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"New OFCCP Regulations to go into Effect March 23, 2014,"
Health Law 'In The News'
(September 26, 2013).
Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Ira M. Saxe, Rebecca L. Springer
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"OFCCP Final Rules Significantly Expand VEVRAA and Section 503 Obligations,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(August 29, 2013).
Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Rebecca L. Springer, Ira M. Saxe, Mark A. Romeo
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"U.S. Department of Labor Administrative Review Board Reverses Prior Ruling and Holds that a Tricare Network Provider is a "Subcontractor" Under OFCCP Regulations,"
Health Law 'In The News'
(July 30, 2013).
Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Christopher Flynn, Rebecca L. Springer
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"Fifth Circuit Limits Scope of Who Qualifies to Bring Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Retaliation Claims,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(July 24, 2013).
Contacts: Thomas P. Gies, Kris D. Meade, Rebecca L. Springer
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"Third Circuit Upholds Reduced Pleading Requirements for SOX Whistleblowers,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(March 26, 2013).
Contacts: Rebecca L. Springer, Ira M. Saxe, Mark A. Romeo
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"New OFCCP Compensation "Guidance" Offers Little to Guide Contractors,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(March 11, 2013).
Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Rebecca L. Springer, Ira M. Saxe
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"Final Rule on Nondisplacement of Workers Performing Service Contracts,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(January 3, 2013).
Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Peter Eyre, Rebecca L. Springer
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"Participants in TRICARE Program Celebrate the Administrative Review Board's Florida Hospital Decision – Should Other Companies Care?,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(November 12, 2012).
Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Rebecca L. Springer, Ira M. Saxe, Mark A. Romeo
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"New DOT Regulations Require Commercial Truckers to Hit the "Breaks","
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(January 5, 2012).
Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Rebecca L. Springer, Ira M. Saxe, Mark A. Romeo
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""Sea Change" in OFCCP Disability Regulations Would Mean Increased Turbulence for Contractors,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(December 14, 2011).
Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Ira M. Saxe, Rebecca L. Springer, Mark A. Romeo
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"Federal Court Upholds OFCCP Demand For Data,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(November 21, 2011).
Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Rebecca L. Springer, Ira M. Saxe, Mark A. Romeo
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"Seattle Enacts Ordinance Requiring Paid Sick Leave and Paid Safe Time,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(September 29, 2011).
Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Rebecca L. Springer, Mark A. Romeo
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"OFCCP Seeks Input on Development of New Compensation Reporting Tool,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(August 16, 2011).
Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Ira M. Saxe, Rebecca L. Springer, Mark A. Romeo
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"OFCCP Drumbeat Continues: Agency Announces New FAAP Procedures,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(July 1, 2011).
Contacts: Rebecca L. Springer, Kris D. Meade, Ira M. Saxe, Mark A. Romeo
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"OFCCP Directive Continues Agency's Efforts To Expand Its Jurisdiction Over Health Care Providers,"
Health Law 'In The News'
(January 28, 2011).
Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Christopher Flynn, Rebecca L. Springer
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"Interim Rule Requires Federal Contractors to Report Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(July 12, 2010).
Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Rebecca L. Springer, Peter Eyre, Ira M. Saxe
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"New Labor-Rights Poster Requirement for Federal Contractors,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(May 24, 2010).
Contacts: Rebecca L. Springer, Ira M. Saxe
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"DOD Implements Restrictions On Employee/Contractor Agreements Requiring Arbitration,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(May 19, 2010).
Contacts: Angela B. Styles, Rebecca L. Springer, Peter Eyre
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"What Should Large Employers Do Now? Implications of Dukes v. Wal-Mart,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(April 29, 2010).
Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Thomas P. Gies, Rebecca L. Springer
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"New Push Toward Project Labor Agreements For Federal Construction Work,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(April 20, 2010).
Contacts: George D. Ruttinger, Rebecca L. Springer, Peter Eyre
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"Federal Court Grant of Motion for Summary Judgment to Employer Emphasizes Importance of Prompt Remedial Action in Response to Harassment Complaints,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(December 18, 2009).
Contacts: James E. Kellett, Rebecca L. Springer
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"Tenth Circuit Enforces Release of Qui Tam Claim under the False Claims Act,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(March 17, 2009).
Contacts: Thomas P. Gies, Rebecca L. Springer
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"New Executive Order and Proposed Rule Require Government Contractors to Use "E-Verify" System,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(June 16, 2008).
Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Rebecca L. Springer
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"Government Contractors Must Use E-Verify,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(June 11, 2008).
Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Rebecca L. Springer
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"New Law Prohibiting Genetic Discrimination Raises New Risks For Employers,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(May 27, 2008).
Contacts: Thomas P. Gies, James E. Kellett, Mark A. Romeo, Rebecca L. Springer
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"OFCCP Issues Final Guidance on Systemic Compensation Discrimination and Contractor Self Evaluation,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(June 16, 2006).
Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Rebecca L. Springer
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"DOL Announces New LM-10 Guidance and Extended Filing Deadline,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(March 9, 2006).
Contacts: Thomas P. Gies, Kris D. Meade, Rebecca L. Springer
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"OFCCP Moves To Eliminate Burdensome EO Survey And Offers "Grace Period" For Compliance With Internet Applicant Rule,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(January 27, 2006).
Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Rebecca L. Springer
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"OFCCP Moves To Eliminate Burdensome EO Survey,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(January 26, 2006).
Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Rebecca L. Springer
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"New DOL Reporting Requirements For Employers,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(December 1, 2005).
Contacts: Thomas P. Gies, Kris D. Meade, Rebecca L. Springer
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"Proposed Changes To EEO-1 Reporting Impact All Employers With 100 or More Employees,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(November 17, 2005).
Contacts: Rebecca L. Springer, Kris D. Meade
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"OFCCP Issues "Internet Applicant" Definition,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(October 12, 2005).
Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Rebecca L. Springer
In the News
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What Contractors Should Expect From The Trump Administration
January 27, 2017 — Federal News Radio
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OFCCP Aims to Boost Coordinated Enforcement Efforts, Attorney Says
February 2, 2016 — Bloomberg BNA
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The Pro Bono Effect: Nonprofits, Small Businesses Can Benefit From Training
January 11, 2016 — Washington Lawyer
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5 Issues Gov't Contractors Need To Know About In 2015
January 7, 2015 — Law360
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5 Tips For Federal Contractors Facing New Hiring Rules
March 24, 2014 — Law360
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Federal Contractors to Get Greater Scrutiny of Pay Practices
January 22, 2014 — Compliance Weekly
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New Rules for Federal Contractor Hiring Practices
September 17, 2013 — Compliance Week
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DOL May Expand Bold Plan For Hospitals After Court Ruling
April 3, 2013 — Law360
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Vendors Spend 11 Million Hours a Year to Satisfy Anti-Bias Rules
July 5, 2011 — Bloomberg Government
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Attorneys Cite More OFCCP Enforcement, Question Lack of Compliance Guidance
March 18, 2011 — BNA's Federal Contracts Report
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"Fed Cracking Down on Discrimination by Federal Contractors"
January 25, 2011 — Compliance Week