Debra Milstein Gardner
Debra Milstein Gardner has worked in the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) space for the past 43 years while working in the public and private sectors in various human resources compliance roles. She began her career working for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and then went to the Marriott Corporation for nine years working in EEO, Affirmative Action and field human resource roles. In 1990, Debra founded Workplace Dynamics LLC providing EEO, AA, and DEI consulting services to government contractors. In 2016, Debra sold the affirmative action portion of Workplace Dynamics to OutSolve LLC and works part-time as a Market Analyst. Debra is a sports fanatic, routing for the Baltimore Ravens and all Virginia Tech Hokie teams. She loves to hike and boat in her mountain and lake community of Lake Lure, NC.
Illinois Continues Making Changes to its Pay Transparency Law
HB3129 was the first amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act; House Floor Amendment No 1. to HB3129 imposes stricter job posting requirements on...
Debra Milstein Gardner
Apr 19, 2023 2:53:39 PM
California Offers Extension on Labor Contractor Pay Data Reporting
California enforcement deferral requests only applies to employers with workers supplied by labor contractors completing the Labor Contractor...
Debra Milstein Gardner
Apr 18, 2023 2:13:28 PM
Massachusetts - Next to Pass Pay Transparency and Data Reporting Laws?
Since 2019 Massachusetts has introduced pay transparency bills including a new bill to require pay data reporting; if passed reporting will begin...
Debra Milstein Gardner
Apr 17, 2023 2:01:42 PM
OFCCP Schedules Mega Construction Project (Megaproject) Briefing
OFCCP Megaproject briefing for contractors with construction projects over $35 million scheduled for April 19, 2023.
Debra Milstein Gardner
Apr 12, 2023 1:26:34 PM
OFCCP Focuses on Construction Contractors Through its Megaproject Program
Construction primes or subcontractors with federal funded projects valued at $35 million+ and lasting at least one year should be prepared for OFCCP...
Debra Milstein Gardner
Apr 5, 2023 1:32:58 PM
OFCCP AAP Certification Must Be Completed by June 29, 2023
OFCCP Contractor Portal will remain open through June 29th for contractors to certify their AAP compliance; failure to do so may lead to an...
Debra Milstein Gardner
Apr 3, 2023 3:28:49 PM
California Adds FAQs Expanding the Scope of Pay Data Reporting
Senate Bill 1162 clarifies CA’s interpretation of the pay transparency, reporting, and record retention requirements, defines “labor contractor...
Debra Milstein Gardner
Apr 3, 2023 1:41:21 PM
Chairwoman Jenny Yang Leaves OFCCP on March 31, 2023
OFCCP Chair Jenny Yang is leaving the DOL, taking a position at the White House, and will be temporarily replaced by Deputy Director Michele Hodge.
Debra Milstein Gardner
Mar 31, 2023 10:16:12 AM
OFCCP Schedules Religious Exemption Rule Rescission Briefing
OFCCP briefing scheduled for March 31, 2023, when the rescission becomes effective
Debra Milstein Gardner
Mar 28, 2023 2:28:27 PM
