Advocates and Researchers Push Back on EEOC Proposal to End EEO-1 Workforce Data Collection

NewsData.io · United States · Aug 12, 2026

The EEOC held a public hearing Tuesday on its proposal to eliminate the 60-year-old EEO-1 reporting requirement, which mandates annual workforce demographic data submissions from private employers with 100+ employees and federal contractors with 50+ workers. Civil rights groups, researchers, and employer associations largely opposed the move, arguing EEO-1 data is critical for detecting discrimination and informing compliance practices. The proposal, part of the Trump administration's rollback of DEI enforcement, is open for public comment through August 24. Staffing firms and large-employer clients who rely on EEO-1 data for workforce audits and compliance monitoring should monitor this development closely.