Trina Fairley Barlow

Speeches & Presentations

• “Procurement Fraud and Enforcement,” GC 101: Back to Basics, Washington, D.C. (September 21, 2022). Presenters: Tully McLaughlin, Trina Barlow, Agustin Orozco, and Lyndsay Gorton.
• "ESG and Insurers: Understanding the Current Landscape and the Risks Ahead," Crowell & Moring Webinar, 2022. (September 13, 2022). Preston L. Pugh, Laura Foggan, Trina Fairley Barlow, David R. Stepp, Miranda H. Turner, Christopher A. Cole, and Elizabeth B. Dawson.
• "How to Respond to Whistleblower-Driven Allegations," Responding to Government Investigations: The Latest Developments and Strategies for Government Contractors, Washington, D.C. (May 17, 2022). Speakers: Michael K. Atkinson, Trina Fairly Barlow, Christine. B. Hawes, and Preston L. Pugh.
• "Labor & Employment Hot Topics: Racial Equity and Civil Rights Audits, OFCCP Developments, and Continuing COVID Fallout," Back Together Again for OOPS 2022, Washington, D.C. (May 16, 2022). Speakers: Trina Fairley Barlow, Preston L. Pugh, and Rebecca L. Springer.
• "Labor & Employment for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts 101 Seminar 2021 (October 20, 2021). Speakers: Kris D. Meade, Rebecca L. Springer, and Trina Fairley Barlow.
• "Labor & Employment," OOPS 2021, Crowell & Moring's 37th Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar (May 12, 2021). Presenters: Trina Fairley Barlow, Kris D. Meade, Preston L. Pugh, and Rebecca L. Springer.
• "Labor, Employment, and COVID-related Investigations," Investigations: Readiness and Response Webinar Series (April 27, 2021). Presenters: Trina Fairley Barlow, Sadina Montani, Katie Erno, and Jackson C. Pai.
• "New Policies and Priorities – Implications for Government Contractors," Crowell & Moring Webinar (April 15, 2021). Presenters: Michael K. Atkinson, Trina Fairley Barlow, Robert A. Burton, Adelicia R. Cliffe, and Michael G. Gruden.
• "With the expected uptick in whistleblower activity and internal investigations conducted remotely; what are key issues employers should be considering?" Crowell & Moring Webinar (December 8, 2020). Presenters: Trina Fairley Barlow and Preston L. Pugh.
• "Employment Law Update," OOPS 20/20 - Setting Your Sights (October 22, 2020). Presenters: Trina Fairley Barlow, Kris D. Meade, and Rebecca L. Springer.
• "Global Aerospace and Defence Compliance Leadership during and after COVID-19," Crowell & Moring Webinar (May 6, 2020). Presenters: Peter J. Eyre, Trina Fairley Barlow, Ambassador Robert Holleyman, Natalie O. Ludaway, and Laurence Winston
• "Navigating Risk As Businesses Expand and Reopen – Anticipating Day One Issues and Beyond," Crowell & Moring Webinar (April 24, 2020). Presenters: Trina Fairley Barlow, John Fuson, April Nelson Ross, Rebecca L. Springer, and Katie Erno.
• "Re-opening Your Business During A Pandemic – A Morass of Legal and Practical Issues To Consider," Crowell & Moring Webinar (April 21, 2020). Presenters: Trina Fairley Barlow, Jodi G. Daniel, Ellen Moran Dwyer, Cheryl A. Falvey, John Fuson, Thomas P. Gies, Kate M. Growley, and Nicole Janigian Simonian.
• "Mitigating Employment Law Risks During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Handling Employee Complaints Today to Avoid Investigations Tomorrow," Crowell & Moring Webinar (April 16, 2020). Presenters: Trina Fairley Barlow, Rebecca Monck Ricigliano, Daniel W. Wolff, and Katie Erno.
• "Government Contractor Labor & Employment Issues," Crowell & Moring Webinar (March 16, 2020). Presenters: Trina Fairley Barlow and Rebecca L. Springer.
• "What Will the New Year Bring for Government Contractors?" Crowell & Moring Webinar (January 29, 2020). Presenters: Crowell & Moring Government Contracts Group.
• "Procurement Fraud and Enforcement," Government Contracts "101" - Back to Basics, McLean, VA (October 23, 2019). Moderator: Nkechi A. Kanu; Panelists: Trina Fairley Barlow, Brian Tully McLaughlin, David B. Robbins, and Gail D. Zirkelbach.
• "The Whole Truth: Effective Witness Interviews," Crowell & Moring's Investigations Workshop 2019, Washington, DC (May 8, 2019). Moderator: Glen G. McGorty; Speakers: Daniel L. Zelenko, Trina Fairley Barlow, and Arlen Pyenson.
• "Addressing #MeToo, Pay Equity, and Other Employment Risks – Money and Time Well Spent," Crowell & Moring's Ounce of Prevention Seminar (OOPS) 2019, Washington, DC (May 7, 2019). Speakers: Ellen Moran Dwyer, Rebecca L. Springer, and Trina Fairley Barlow.
• "False Claims Act Enforcement State of the Union: The Politics and Policies of Enforcement," Advanced Forum on False Claims and Qui Tam Enforcement, New York, NY (January 28, 2019). Speaker: Trina Fairley Barlow.
• "Mandatory Disclosures, Investigations, and the False Claims Act," Government Contracts Breakfast Series, Herndon, VA (October 24, 2018). Panelists: Brian Tully McLaughlin, Trina Fairley Barlow, Jason M. Crawford, Nkechi Kanu, and Sarah A. Hill.
• “Special Compliance and Ethics Considerations for Contractors,” Government Contracts "101" - Back to Basics, Washington, D.C. (October 10, 2018). Presenters: Trina Fairley Barlow, David Robbins, Gail D. Zirkelbach, Jana del-Cerro, and Nkechi Kanu.
• "Off-Limits Information and Employee Mobility," OOPS 2018, Crowell & Moring's 34th Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C. (May 17, 2018). Presenter: Peter Eyre, Trina Fairley Barlow, Valerie M. Goo, and M. Yuan Zhou.
• "What Will the New Year Bring: Top Headlines, Headaches, and Developments for Government Contractors to Watch in 2018," Crowell & Moring Webinar (January 25, 2018). Presenters: Crowell & Moring Government Contracts Group.
• "Special Compliance and Ethics Considerations for Contractors," Government Contracts "101" - Back to Basics, Washington, D.C. (October 26, 2017). Presenters: Trina Fairley Barlow and Gail D. Zirkelbach.
• "Investigations 201 - When Workers Blow the Whistle - Steps for Conducting Effective Investigations of Whistleblower Complaints," Crowell & Moring Webinar (May 10, 2017). Presenters: Trina Fairley Barlow, David W. O'Brien, David B. Robbins, and Christine B. Hawes.
• "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.
• "Building a Border Wall: Opportunities, Contractual Risks, and Business Considerations," Crowell & Moring Webinar (April 25, 2017). Presenters: Angela B. Styles, Stephen J. McBrady, David J. Ginsberg. Trina Fairley Barlow, and Elizabeth Buehler.
• "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.
• "Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Training with the Coalition for Government Procurement," Tysons, VA (October 6, 2016). Panelists: Robert A. Burton, David B. Robbins, Trina Fairley Barlow, and Jason M. Crawford.
• "'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, and Rebecca L. Springer.
• "Third Thursday--C&M's January Arbitration of Employee and Consumer Disputes in: Enforcement and Compliance Issues in 2016," Webinar (January 21, 2016). Presenters: Thomas P. Gies, Christine B. Hawes, Andrew W. Bagley, and Trina Fairley Barlow.
• "Third Thursday--C&M's March Labor & Employment Update - What to Expect from the New Congress," Webinar (March 19, 2015). Presenters: Thomas P. Gies, Trina Fairley Barlow, and Angela Styles.
• "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.
• "Third Thursday--C&M's November Labor & Employment Update: What Employers Should Know About the EEOC’s Latest Enforcement Activity," Webinar (November 20, 2014). Presenters: Andrew W. Bagley, Trina Fairley Barlow, Thomas P. Gies, and Glenn D. Grant.
• "Third Thursday--C&M's October Labor & Employment Update: Conducting Background Checks," Webinar (October 23, 2014). Presenters: Thomas P. Gies, Trina Fairley Barlow, Ira M. Saxe, and Christine B. Hawes.
• "Third Thursday--C&M's July Labor & Employment Update: The Supreme Court's 2013-2014 Term in Review," Webinar (July 17, 2014). Presenters: Trina Fairley Barlow, Christopher Calsyn, Thomas P. Gies, and Glenn D. Grant.
• "Third Thursday--C&M's November Labor & Employment Update: Mandatory Arbitration," Webinar (November 21, 2013). Presenters: Andrew W. Bagley, Trina Fairley Barlow, and Thomas P. Gies.
• "Third Thursday--C&M's July Labor & Employment Update: Discussion of the 2012-2013 Supreme Court Term," Webinar (July 18, 2013). Presenters: Thomas P. Gies, Trina Fairley Barlow, and Malcolm C. Slee.
• "Litigation Forecast Class Actions Webinar: Trends In Early Motions, Class Certification, and Settlement," Crowell & Moring Webinar (May 21, 2013). Presenters: Trina Fairley Barlow, Tracy A. Roman, and Jennifer S. Romano.
• "Third Thursday--C&M's February Labor & Employment Update: Employee Misclassification and Remote Access Policies," Webinar (February 21, 2013). Presenters: Thomas P. Gies, Trina Fairley Barlow, Andrew W. Bagley, and Christopher Calsyn.
• "Navigating the Medical Maze: A Step-by-Step Guide to Handling FMLA and ADA Leave," Hotel Human Resources Association of Washington, DC (March 12, 2010). Presenters: Trina Fairley Barlow and Christopher Calsyn.
• An Update On Complex Employment Litigation, Hispanic National Bar Association (August 2009). Speaker: Trina L. Fairley.
• "Tips for Hiring, Firing & Disciplining Employees," Training Seminar for Human Resources Executives, Association of Legal Administrators, Las Vegas Chapter (May 2009). Speaker: Trina L. Fairley.
• "Labor and Employment Developments in President Obama's First 100 Days," Crowell & Moring Webinar Presentation (April 2009). Co-Presenters: Trina L. Fairley, William J. Flanagan, Thomas P. Gies and Kris D. Meade.
• "You Did What? Top Five Mistakes Employers Make In Executing RIFs," Crowell & Moring Breakfast Series Seminar (April 2009). Presenter: Trina L. Fairley.
• "The Top Five Things You Would Not Believe About Employment Law," Crowell & Moring's 2008 Healthcare Ounce of Prevention Conference (October 2008). Co-Presenters: Trina L. Fairley and Kris D. Meade.
• "How to Say 'You're Fired!'," 37th Annual Educational Conference and Exposition (May 2008). Speaker: Trina L. Fairley.
• "HR for Financial Folks: It's Not All About the Money," 37th Annual Educational Conference and Exposition (May 2008). Speaker: Trina L. Fairley.
• "Mediation of Individual Employment Disputes," District of Columbia Bar (June 2007). Speaker: Trina L. Fairley.
• "Employee Severance & ERISA Issues," Georgetown University Law Center CLE Institute (2004). Speaker: Trina L. Fairley.

Publications

• "Executive Order Provides For Nondisplacement Of Certain Workers Covered By The Service Contract Act," PubKGroup (December 3, 2021). Authors: Peter Eyre, Trina Fairley Barlow, Issac D. Schabes.
• "A Focus On Multinationals: Adding Enterprise Value Through Globalwhistleblower Protocols And Promoting Employer Values," Westlaw Today (October 29, 2021). Authors: Preston L. Pugh, Trina Fairley Barlow, Rachel Lesser, and Daniel P. Christmas, Esq., Corning Inc.
• "How To Cope With Increased Whistleblower Complaints," Law360 (January 21, 2021). Authors: Preston L. Pugh, Trina Fairley Barlow, and Christine B. Hawes.
• "Is A Federal Shutdown Your Next Holiday Surprise?" Law360 (December 20, 2018). Authors: J. Chris Haile, Rebecca L. Springer, Robert A. Burton, Nicole Owren-Wiest, Peter Eyre, Stephen J. McBrady, and Trina Fairley Barlow.
• "Lessons from the First Year of #MeToo," Focus on ACC National Capital Region (August 17, 2018). Authors: Trina Fairley Barlow and Amanda DiSanto.
• "Labor and Employment – Pay Equity: The Shifting Landscape," Crowell & Moring's Litigation Forecast 2018 (January 2018). Contributor: Trina Fairley Barlow.
• "Labor & Employment – Repeals and Rollbacks are Likely," Crowell & Moring's Regulatory Forecast 2017 (May 2017).
• "Investigations – Under Pressure and Out of Time," Crowell & Moring's Litigation Forecast 2017 (January 2017). Contributors: Kelly Curie, Kent Gardiner, Philip Inglima, Gail Zirkelbach, Angela Styles, Trina Fairley Barlow, Cari Stinebower, and Stephen Byers.
• "GSA to Require SCA Wage Determinations at the Task Order Level," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum (May 19, 2016). Authors: Lorraine M. Campos, Steve McBrady, Leslie A. Monahan, and Trina Fairley Barlow.
• "Don't Get Tripped by the Traps of SCA: Three Common Mistakes Contractors Make in Complying with the Service Contract Act," Bloomberg BNA (January 19, 2016). Author: Trina Fairley Barlow.
• "Employment Litigation Forecast: Greater Challenges Ahead," Employment Law360 (April 12, 2013). Author: Trina Fairley Barlow.
• "Litigation Forecast 2013: What Corporate Counsel Need to Know for the Coming Year," Crowell & Moring LLP publication (January 2013). Contributor.
• Inside the Minds: The Impact of Recent Regulatory Developments in Employment Law - Leading Lawyers on Understanding Recent Legislation, Implementing Effective Workplace Policies, and Cooperating with Enforcement Authorities (2012). Co-Author: Trina Fairley Barlow.
• Book: Inside the Minds: Dealing With Reductions In Force, Thomson Reuters - Aspatore Books (2009). Co-Author: Trina L. Fairley.
• Book: Inside the Minds: The Impact of 2008 Supreme Court Employment Law Cases, Thomson Reuters - Aspatore Books (2008). Co-Author: Trina L. Fairley.

Client Alerts & Newsletters

• "Agencies Directed to Designate Labor Advisors for Federal Contract Labor," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (January 13, 2023). Contacts: Alexandra Barbee-Garrett, Trina Fairley Barlow, Peter Eyre, Kris D. Meade, Rebecca L. Springer
• "District of Columbia Human Rights Act Amendment Expands Protections," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (December 12, 2022). Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Trina Fairley Barlow, Cori Schreider
• "Job Corps Center Prime Contractors Will Now be Subject to the Service Contract Act Requirements," Government Contracts Bullet Points (August 19, 2022). Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Skye Mathieson, Eric Herendeen
• "Long-Awaited Amendment to D.C.’s Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Addresses Employer Concerns," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (July 22, 2022). Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Trina Fairley Barlow, Sadina Montani, Rachel Lesser
• "Chicago Expands Sexual Harassment Prevention Obligations for Employers," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (June 28, 2022). Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Sadina Montani, Preston L. Pugh, Rebecca L. Springer, Jessica S. Nam
• "EEOC and DOJ Highlight ADA-Related Pitfalls of Artificial Intelligence in Employment Decisions," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (May 19, 2022). Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Kris D. Meade, Rebecca L. Springer, Jillian Ambrose
• "New York State Governor Signs Legislation to Address Workplace Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (March 22, 2022). Contacts: Eric Su, Katie Erno, Ira M. Saxe, Trina Fairley Barlow, Rebecca L. Springer
• "New Federal Contractor Minimum Wage Hike Heads to Court," Government Contracts Bullet Points (February 11, 2022). Contacts: Issac D. Schabes, Kris D. Meade, Trina Fairley Barlow, Peter Eyre
• "DOL Issues Final Rule to Increase the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractor Employees to $15," Government Contracts Bullet Points (December 1, 2021). Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Kris D. Meade, Peter Eyre, Rina M. Gashaw, Ellie Riegel
• "Executive Order Provides for Nondisplacement of Certain Workers Covered by the Service Contract Act," Government Contracts Bullet Points (November 22, 2021). Contacts: Peter Eyre, Trina Fairley Barlow, Issac D. Schabes
• "EEOC Joins the List of Executive Branch Agencies Launching Initiatives on Artificial Intelligence," Government Contracts Bullet Points (November 17, 2021). Contacts: Adelicia R. Cliffe, Michael K. Atkinson, Kris D. Meade, Trina Fairley Barlow, Laura J. Mitchell Baker, Michelle D. Coleman
• "A Focus on Multinationals: Adding Enterprise Value Through Global Whistleblower Protocols and Promoting Employer Values," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (November 12, 2021). Contacts: Preston L. Pugh, Trina Fairley Barlow, Rachel Lesser
• "California Implements Greater Restrictions on Employee Settlement, Separation and Other Employment Agreements," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (October 21, 2021). Contacts: Ira M. Saxe, Trina Fairley Barlow, Rebecca L. Springer, Eric Su, Suzanne E. Rode, Kimberley Johnson
• "Potential Federal Government Shutdown: Crowell & Moring Identifies and Answers Common Questions," Government Contracts Bullet Points (September 29, 2021). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Peter Eyre, Trina Fairley Barlow, Robert A. Burton, Rebecca L. Springer, Daniel R. Forman, Nicole Owren-Wiest, J. Chris Haile
• "DOL Issues Proposed Rule Implementing Minimum Wage Increase for Federal Contractors," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (August 2, 2021). Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Kris D. Meade, Rebecca L. Springer, Jillian Ambrose, Monica DiFonzo Sterling
• "White House Announces New COVID Vaccination and Testing Requirements for Contractors Working at Federal Facilities," (July 30, 2021). Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Peter Eyre, Thomas P. Gies, Kris D. Meade, Rebecca L. Springer, Anuj Vohra, Rachel Lesser
• "Employers Beware: Biden Executive Order on “Promoting Competition in the American Economy” Could Have Far-Reaching Implications," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (July 13, 2021). Contacts: Ellen Moran Dwyer, Kris D. Meade, Trina Fairley Barlow, Thomas P. Gies, Eric Su, Rachel Lesser, Jeane A. Thomas, CIPP/E
• "New York State Requires Employers to Provide Paid Leave to Obtain COVID-19 Vaccinations," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (March 18, 2021). Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Trina Fairley Barlow, Thomas P. Gies, Eric Su, Ira M. Saxe
• "The House Passes the Equality Act (Yet Again)," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (March 2, 2021). Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Glenn D. Grant, Eric Su, Ira M. Saxe
• "D.C.'s New Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Creates Untenable Situation for Employers," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (February 22, 2021). Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Kris D. Meade, Rachel Lesser
• "Eleventh Circuit Holds that a Sincere Belief is not the Same as a Reasonable One Under the False Claims Act’s Retaliation Provision," Government Contracts Bullet Points (February 8, 2021). Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Brian Tully McLaughlin, Preston L. Pugh, Christine B. Hawes
• "How To Cope with Increased Whistleblower Complaints," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (January 22, 2021). Contacts: Preston L. Pugh, Trina Fairley Barlow, Christine B. Hawes
• "Executive Order Prohibiting Bias Training? Ignore That. DoD Issues Class Deviation to Comply with Nationwide Ban on EO 13950 Provisions.," Government Contracts Bullet Points (January 8, 2021). Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Peter Eyre, Kris D. Meade, Rebecca L. Springer, Monica DiFonzo Sterling
• "CDC Updates Its Guidance for Necessary Quarantine Period," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (December 4, 2020). Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Thomas P. Gies, Eric Su, Katie Erno
• "EO 13950 Continues to Make Headlines: Agencies Issue Class Deviations and Lawsuits Challenging the EO are Pending," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (December 1, 2020). Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Peter Eyre, Kris D. Meade, Preston L. Pugh, Rebecca L. Springer, Jillian Ambrose, M. Yuan Zhou
• "NAACP Seeks Injunction of EO Banning Implicit Bias Training," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (October 30, 2020). Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Peter Eyre, Kris D. Meade, Preston L. Pugh, Rebecca L. Springer, Jillian Ambrose
• "OFCCP Issues Request For Information on EO Prohibiting Race and Sex Stereotyping and Scapegoating," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (October 23, 2020). Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Peter Eyre, Kris D. Meade, Preston L. Pugh, Rebecca L. Springer, Jillian Ambrose
• "Guidance Issued on Executive Order Banning Unconscious Bias Training," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (October 9, 2020). Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Peter Eyre, Kris D. Meade, Rebecca L. Springer, Jillian Ambrose
• "Fastest 5 Minutes: Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping (September 28)," Podcast: Fastest 5 Minutes in Government Contracts (September 28, 2020). Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Peter Eyre
• "Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping Bans Some Diversity Training, Raises Significant Constitutional and Other Questions for Contractors," Government Contracts Bullet Points (September 23, 2020). Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Adelicia R. Cliffe, Kris D. Meade, Preston L. Pugh, Rebecca L. Springer, Jillian Ambrose
• "California Enacts New COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Law," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (September 15, 2020). Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Thomas P. Gies, Katie Erno
• "President Issues Executive Order Addressing Use of Foreign Labor in Federal Contracting and Hiring," Government Contracts Bullet Points (August 5, 2020). Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Peter Eyre, Kris D. Meade, Christine B. Hawes, William B. O'Reilly
• "Supreme Court Adopts Expansive Interpretation of Sex Discrimination Under Title VII," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (June 15, 2020). Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Thomas P. Gies
• "EEOC Clarifies Today That Employers May Test Employees For COVID-19," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (April 23, 2020). Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Thomas P. Gies, Kris D. Meade, Katie Erno
• "Continued Uncertainty About Employee Leave Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (April 6, 2020). Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Thomas P. Gies, Eric Su, Ira M. Saxe, Christine B. Hawes
• "President Signs Second Coronavirus Response Package Following Bipartisan Negotiations," Regulatory Alert (March 19, 2020). Contacts: James G. Flood, Tim Shadyac, Trina Fairley Barlow, Thomas P. Gies, Kris D. Meade, Christine B. Hawes, Eric Homsi, Suzanne E. Rode, Matthew Vicinanzo
• "Planning for Temporary Workplace Closures and Related Actions," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (March 16, 2020). Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Thomas P. Gies, Kris D. Meade, Eric Su, Ira M. Saxe, Katie Erno, Nicole Janigian Simonian, Jackson C. Pai, Suzanne E. Rode
• "Employer Responses to COVID-19 in Real Time," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (March 13, 2020). Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Thomas P. Gies, Kris D. Meade, Eric Su, Ira M. Saxe, Katie Erno, Nicole Janigian Simonian, Jackson C. Pai, Suzanne E. Rode
• "World Health Organization Declares COVID-19 to be a Pandemic," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (March 11, 2020). Contacts: Thomas P. Gies, Trina Fairley Barlow
• "Contractor Recovers Increased Costs from a Collective Bargaining Agreement Executed After an Option Period is Exercised," Government Contracts Bullet Points (March 4, 2020). Contacts: Nicole Owren-Wiest, Trina Fairley Barlow, Michelle D. Coleman
• "NLRB Releases New Joint Employer Rule," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (March 2, 2020). Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Thomas P. Gies, Ira M. Saxe, Jillian Ambrose
• "Fastest 5 Minutes: How Marijuana Laws Affect Government Contractors (February 12)," Podcast: Fastest 5 Minutes in Government Contracts (February 12, 2020). Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Thomas P. Gies
• "Federal Fair Chance Act to Limit Federal Contractors' Inquiry Into Criminal History of Job Seekers," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (January 16, 2020). Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Katie Erno
• "President Trump Revokes Obama-Era Executive Order Requiring Successor Service Contractors to Offer Right of First Refusal of Employment to Certain Qualified Workers of Predecessor Contractors," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (November 6, 2019). Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Eric Su, Kris D. Meade
• "California’s So-Called Gig-Worker Law Codifies "ABC Test" for Independent Contractors," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (September 26, 2019). Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Kris D. Meade, Ira M. Saxe, Christine B. Hawes
• "New York State Expands Employer Obligations and Liability for Workplace Harassment," (August 15, 2019). Contacts: Ellen Moran Dwyer, Trina Fairley Barlow, Rebecca Monck Ricigliano, Eric Su, Ira M. Saxe, Suzanne E. Rode
• "OFCCP Abandons Dramatic Expansion of Information To Be Supplied at Outset of Compliance Reviews," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (July 11, 2019). Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Kris D. Meade, Ira M. Saxe, Rebecca L. Springer
• "Connecticut Enacts a Paid Family Leave Law With the Highest Wage-Replacement Rate in the Nation," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (July 9, 2019). Contacts: Eric Su, Ira M. Saxe, Trina Fairley Barlow, Paul Mourning, Kimberley Johnson
• "Time's Up For Medicine. The #MeToo Movement Focuses on the Health Care Industry.," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (March 18, 2019). Contacts: Ellen Moran Dwyer, Trina Fairley Barlow, Rebecca Monck Ricigliano, Danielle Giffuni
• "Proposed DOL Regulations Would Increase Salary Threshold for Exempt Employees," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (March 8, 2019). Contacts: Thomas P. Gies, Trina Fairley Barlow, Andrew W. Bagley, Christine B. Hawes
• "U.S. Supreme Court Bars Trucking Company from Enforcing Mandatory Arbitration Agreement with Independent Contractor," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (January 16, 2019). Contacts: Thomas P. Gies, Trina Fairley Barlow, Christine B. Hawes
• "Newly Passed Congressional Sexual Harassment Bill Aims to Set a "Positive Example" for Nation," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (January 4, 2019). Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Ellen Moran Dwyer, Ira M. Saxe
• "Three Important Supreme Court Decisions for Employers from 2018," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (December 31, 2018). Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Ira M. Saxe, Katie Erno
• "Is a Federal Shutdown Your Next Holiday Surprise?," Government Contracts Bullet Points (December 18, 2018). Contacts: J. Chris Haile, Peter Eyre, Nicole Owren-Wiest, Trina Fairley Barlow, Stephen J. McBrady, Rebecca L. Springer, Robert A. Burton
• "Let’s Talk FCA: False Claims Act Whistleblowers (December 2018)," Podcast: Let's Talk FCA (December 13, 2018). Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Christine B. Hawes, Jason M. Crawford
• "New Jersey Joins the Wave of Jurisdictions Enacting Paid Sick Leave Laws," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (November 2, 2018). Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Ira M. Saxe
• "New York State Releases Final Guidance On Legislation Aimed At Preventing Sexual Harassment," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (October 5, 2018). Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Ellen Moran Dwyer, Thomas P. Gies, Ira M. Saxe, Katie Erno
• "U.S. Supreme Court Reaffirms Enforceability of Class Arbitration Waivers," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (May 24, 2018). Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Thomas P. Gies, Christine B. Hawes
• "Ninth Circuit Holds that Prior Salary Does Not Justify Pay Disparities," (April 16, 2018). Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Ira M. Saxe, Trina Fairley Barlow, Katie Erno
• "Federal Government Shutdown: Crowell & Moring Identifies and Answers Common Questions," Government Contracts Bullet Points (January 19, 2018). Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Robert A. Burton, Peter Eyre, Daniel R. Forman, J. Chris Haile, Stephen J. McBrady, Nicole Owren-Wiest, Rebecca L. Springer
• "Federal Government Shutdown: Crowell & Moring Identifies and Answers Common Questions," Government Contracts Bullet Points (December 21, 2017). Contacts: J. Chris Haile, Trina Fairley Barlow, Peter Eyre, Stephen J. McBrady, Nicole Owren-Wiest, Rebecca L. Springer, Daniel R. Forman, Robert A. Burton
• "Department of Labor Issues New Health & Welfare Fringe Benefits Rates for Contracts Covered by the Service Contract Act," Government Contracts Bullet Points (August 8, 2017). Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Peter Eyre
• "Confidentiality Agreement FAR Provision Does Not Permit Employee Theft," Government Contracts Bullet Points (April 13, 2017). Contact: Trina Fairley Barlow
• "In a Major Shift, GSA Will Require SCA Wage Determinations at the Task Order Level," Government Contracts Bullet Points (May 24, 2016). Contacts: Lorraine M. Campos, Trina Fairley Barlow, Stephen J. McBrady
• "FLSA Regulations Move Forward and Will Arrive Soon," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (March 22, 2016). Contacts: Thomas P. Gies, Andrew W. Bagley, Trina Fairley Barlow, Ira M. Saxe
• "Supreme Court Rejects EEOC’s Position on Conciliation Obligations," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (April 29, 2015). Contacts: Thomas P. Gies, Trina Fairley Barlow
• "EEOC's Proposed Wellness Plan Rules Largely Clarify Use of Incentives," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (April 22, 2015). Contact: Trina Fairley Barlow
• "Fourth Circuit Rejects EEOC’s Sloppy Expert Witness Report in Background Check Class Action Litigation," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (February 25, 2015). Contacts: Thomas P. Gies, Trina Fairley Barlow
• "EEOC Challenge of CVS Severance Agreements Dismissed," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (October 22, 2014). Contacts: Ira M. Saxe, Thomas P. Gies, Trina Fairley Barlow, Christine B. Hawes
• "DOL Publishes Final Rule Implementing Executive Order 13658," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (October 9, 2014). Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Kris D. Meade, Peter Eyre
• "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
• "Supreme Court Changes The Class Action Landscape In Dukes v. Wal-Mart," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (June 28, 2011). Contacts: Thomas P. Gies, Trina Fairley Barlow
• "Connecticut to Become First State to Mandate Guaranteed Paid Sick-Leave Time for Employees," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (June 9, 2011). Contacts: Thomas P. Gies, Trina Fairley Barlow
• "EEOC Proposes to Extend Title VII and ADA Recordkeeping Requirements to Include Entities Covered by GINA," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (June 8, 2011). Contacts: Thomas P. Gies, Trina Fairley Barlow
• "Court Rules Cancer in Remission Is Disability under the ADAAA," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (September 10, 2010). Contact: Trina Fairley Barlow
• "D.C. Issues Final Regulations for Accrued Sick & Safe Leave Act," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (August 26, 2010). Contact: Trina Fairley Barlow
• "The District of Columbia's New Paid Sick Leave Law Goes Into Effect This Week," Labor & Employment Law Alert - US (November 12, 2008). Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Glenn D. Grant

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