Federal Legislative Watch 2026: EEOC Proposes Eliminating EEO-1 Reporting - HR ALERTS
- Regina Dyerly, SHRBP, PHR
- 2 days ago
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Federal Legislative Watch 2026: EEOC Proposes Eliminating EEO-1 Reporting
Effective: Proposed Rule (Not Yet Effective)
On July 23, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published a proposed rule that would eliminate federal EEO-1 reporting and related recordkeeping requirements. The proposal would also eliminate EEO-2 through EEO-6 reporting requirements.
What Employers Need to Know
At this time, no changes are required. Because the rule is only a proposal, employers should continue preparing for 2025 EEO-1 reporting until additional guidance is issued.
It remains unclear whether the final rule, if adopted, would eliminate the upcoming 2025 EEO-1 filing requirement or apply only to future reporting years.
Why This Matters
Many employers are currently collecting workforce demographic data for their annual EEO-1 submission. Discontinuing those efforts now could create compliance issues if the reporting requirement remains in effect for 2025.
Who Must File an EEO-1 Report?
Generally, private employers with 100 or more employees, and certain federal contractors with 50 or more employees that meet applicable contract and reporting requirements, are required to file an annual EEO-1 report summarizing workforce demographic data by job category, race/ethnicity, and sex.
Recommended Next Steps
Continue collecting and maintaining EEO-1 data for 2025.
Monitor developments as the rulemaking process continues.
Wait for final EEOC guidance before making changes to your EEO reporting practices.
Vida HR HRO Clients:
If your organization is required to file an EEO-1 report, Vida HR prepares and submits the filing as part of your HRO services. We will continue monitoring this proposed rule and communicate any changes that affect your reporting obligations.
Get day-to-day updates on Federal Legislative Watch 2026: EEOC Proposes Eliminating EEO-1 Reporting to Follow visit the Vida HR Knowledge Center (Vida HR Clients Exclusive).
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