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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.

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The Impacts of Pay Transparency on the Workplace

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In recent years, pay transparency has gained traction as a strategy to address pay discrimination and promote a fairer workplace. Advocates argue that making pay information …

Traversing EEO-1 Reporting: Common Mistakes and Solutions

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Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act Explained

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EEOC's FY 2023 Performance: A Closer Look

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Updates to the 2023 EEO-1 Component 1 Instruction Booklet

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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released the 2023 EEO-1 Component 1 Instruction Booklet, along with data file upload specifications, signaling the …

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