EEOC plans partial rescission of longstanding hiring guidelines; Title VII obligations remain
Key points
- The EEOC plans a partial rescission of longstanding hiring guidelines.
- The change could alter how employers assess discrimination risk.
- Employers' Title VII obligations remain.
SHRM reports the EEOC plans a partial rescission of longstanding hiring guidelines, which could change how employers assess discrimination risk. Employers' Title VII obligations remain. Details of the rescission and timeline were not reported. This is for reference only and does not constitute legal advice.
What employers should do
- Maintain existing anti-discrimination reviews in hiring processes to remain compliant with Title VII until rescission details are published.
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- Federal
- Status
- Proposed rule
- Effective date
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- Employers covered
- U.S. employers subject to Title VII
- Official source
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