<p>The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the US agency responsible for enforcing civil rights in the workplace, plans to cease the collection of data regarding the demographic composition of companies. This data has been utilized for the past sixty years to uphold anti-discrimination laws.</p><p>Experts and former EEOC employees indicate that this decision represents a significant change for the agency. They assert that without this information, it will be more challenging for the EEOC to detect widespread discrimination in hiring and promotion practices. Additionally, they express concern that this move aligns with the agenda of the Trump administration, potentially transforming the EEOC from an independent oversight body into an entity that primarily serves the political interests of Donald Trump's supporters.</p>
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EEOC to Stop Collecting Demographic Data on Companies
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is set to stop collecting demographic data on companies, which has been essential for enforcing anti-discrimination laws for sixty years. Experts warn that this change will hinder the agency's ability to identify discrimination and may further align the EEOC with the Trump administration's political agenda.
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This data has helped fight workplace discrimination for 60 years. The Trump administration plans to delete it
EEOC to Stop Collecting Demographic Data on Companies