EEOC wants to stop collecting data used to fight discrimination
The EEOC is proposing to halt the collection of demographic data from companies that has been used to address discrimination since 1966. This potential rollback of data collection was initiated during the Trump administration. The decision could impact efforts to monitor and combat workplace discrimination.
- ▪The EEOC has required companies to submit demographic data since 1966.
- ▪The proposed change could end the collection of this data.
- ▪The initiative to stop data collection began under the Trump administration.
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Business EEOC wants to stop collecting data used to fight discrimination May 20, 20265:56 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered Andrea Hsu EEOC data collection rollback Listen · 4:08 4:08 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5758092/nx-s1-9778831" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Since 1966, companies have been required to send the federal government demographic data on their employees, part of an effort to combat discrimination. Under Trump, the data collection may end. Sponsor Message Facebook Flipboard Email
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