Researchers, advocates rail against government’s efforts to end workforce data collection
Summary
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) held a public hearing where civil rights groups and researchers opposed a plan to stop collecting annual workplace demographic data. This data helps track discrimination in jobs, and ending the reports is part of President Donald Trump’s effort to change civil rights enforcement.Key Facts
- The EEOC requires many employers to submit an annual report called the EEO-1, showing the race and gender makeup of their workers.
- The proposal to end this data collection has been in place since 1966 and applies to companies with 100 or more employees.
- Most speakers at the hearing opposed ending the data collection, saying it helps find discrimination and track progress for workers of color and women.
- Six speakers supported the proposal, agreeing with the Trump administration that the data requirement is difficult for companies and may encourage reverse discrimination.
- The EEOC voted 2-1 recently to stop collecting these reports, arguing it could push employers toward discriminatory hiring.
- Researchers say the EEO-1 data is essential for studying workplace equality and making progress visible.
- Civil rights groups warn stopping data collection could hurt efforts to fight racial and gender discrimination.
- The proposal is open for public comment until August 24, 2025.
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