EEOC Proposes Ending EEO-1 Annual Race and Sex Reporting
What changed
EEOC proposed rescinding the EEO-1 through EEO-6 annual race and sex reports and related recordkeeping (NPRM published July 23, 2026, 91 FR 46332); a public hearing was held Aug. 11 and comments closed Aug. 24, 2026. Nothing is rescinded until a final rule is published.
Who it applies to
Private employers with 100 or more employees and federal contractors with 50 or more employees that file EEO-1 reports, including California employers.
What employers may need to do
- Keep EEO-1 records and filing readiness in place; current rules apply until a final rule is published.
- Watch for the final rule and for the 2025 EEO-1 Component 1 collection schedule.
Official source
https://www.eeoc.gov/newsroom/eeoc-proposes-rescission-annual-race-and-sex-reporting-requirementsDetected by RegWatch monitoring on July 22, 2026. Always confirm details against the official source above — this page is a summary, not legal advice.
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