EEO-1’s end may not alter much. The data’s value ‘was never limited to compliance.’
The U.S. EEOC proposed in July to end EEO reporting, including EEO-1 filings that cover employers with 100 or more employees. Public comment closed in late August, and the agency has not said when it will issue a final rule. Employment lawyers quoted by HR Dive say state and local rules in California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts and New York City still require similar reporting, and employers are likely to keep some demographic recordkeeping for litigation defense and talent-program tracking.
