Rebecca L. Springer
Overview
Companies, both large and small, turn to Rebecca for advice on the complex employment issues that keep their legal and human resources staff up at night. From ensuring compliance with the wide range of affirmative action obligations for government contractors, to conducting sensitive and high-profile investigations, to navigating the “alphabet soup” of federal and state employment laws, Rebecca serves as a trusted resource and partner to her clients.
Career & Education
- The White House
Assistant to the Counselor to the President
- The White House
- Washington University in St. Louis, B.A., 1993
- Duke University School of Law, J.D., 1999
- District of Columbia
- Virginia
Rebecca's Insights
Client Alert | 3 min read | 05.02.24
EEOC Publishes Final Rule Clarifying Critical Components of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
On April 15, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) announced in a press release its implementation of a Final Rule on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”), published that day in the Federal Register. The Final Rule fundamentally extended the PWFAs protections, broadly defining what had been ambiguous phrases to expand the scope of individuals qualifying for accommodations, when employees and applicants for employment may seek an accommodation, and how employers should engage with them upon receiving a request for accommodation.
Client Alert | 1 min read | 04.11.24
U.S. Chamber Submits Comments on the FAR Council’s Proposed Rule Regarding Pay Transparency
Client Alert | 12 min read | 03.04.24
Rebecca's Insights
Client Alert | 3 min read | 05.02.24
EEOC Publishes Final Rule Clarifying Critical Components of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
On April 15, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) announced in a press release its implementation of a Final Rule on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”), published that day in the Federal Register. The Final Rule fundamentally extended the PWFAs protections, broadly defining what had been ambiguous phrases to expand the scope of individuals qualifying for accommodations, when employees and applicants for employment may seek an accommodation, and how employers should engage with them upon receiving a request for accommodation.
Client Alert | 1 min read | 04.11.24
U.S. Chamber Submits Comments on the FAR Council’s Proposed Rule Regarding Pay Transparency
Client Alert | 12 min read | 03.04.24