EEOC proposes ending EEO-1 and other reports; employers may keep collecting demographic data
Key points
- The EEOC in July proposed ending EEO-1 through EEO-6 reports
- EEO-1 covers employers with 100+ employees and certain federal contractors with 50+
- The comment period closed in late August; no final rule date is set
- Sources told HR Dive employers may keep collecting data, and some states require similar reporting
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) proposed in July to end EEO-1 through EEO-6 reports. EEO-1 requires employers with 100+ employees and certain federal contractors with 50+ employees to collect demographic data. The comment period closed in late August, and the EEOC has not said when a final rule will be issued. Sources told HR Dive that employers may keep collecting data, and some states still require similar reporting. For reference only, not legal advice.
What employers should do
- Watch for the EEOC final rule and adjust demographic data reporting processes accordingly
- Confirm whether your state still requires similar reporting
- Until a final rule is issued, existing data collection and retention practices can continue
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- Federal
- Status
- Proposed rule
- Effective date
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- Employers covered
- Employers with 100+ employees and certain federal contractors with 50+ employees (EEO-1)
- Official source
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