Description 

Every year, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission collects workforce data from employers with more than 100 employees (lower thresholds apply to federal contractors). Employers meeting the reporting thresholds have a legal obligation to provide the data; it is not voluntary. The data collected is used for a variety of purposes including enforcement, self-assessment by employers, and research. Each of the reports collects data about sex and race/ethnicity by some type of job grouping. This information is shared with other authorized federal agencies in order to avoid duplicate collection of data and reduce the burden placed on employers. Although the data is confidential, aggregated data is available to the public.

Under the new Trump administration, the EEOC has implemented significant changes to the EEO-1 Component 1 data collection for the current period reporting cycle. Notably, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved the EEOC’s proposed instruction booklet on May 12, 2025, which eliminates the option to report non-binary employees, stating that the reporting provides “only binary options (i.e., male or female) for reporting employee counts.

Additionally, the data collection period has been shortened, opening on May 20, 2025, and closing at 11:00 p.m. (EDT) on June 24, 2025.

This webinar will provide a detailed overview of these changes, clarify reporting obligations, and offer guidance on compliance strategies to ensure accurate and timely submissions.

Why You Should Attend:

• Understand the latest changes to the EEO-1 reporting process, including the removal of the non-binary reporting option
• Learn about the shortened reporting period and its implications for your organization
• Gain clarity on reporting requirements for federal contractors, especially those with 50-99 employees
• Receive step-by-step guidance on preparing and submitting the EEO-1 Component 1 report
• Avoid common pitfalls that could lead to non-compliance and potential penalties

Areas covered in Session 

• Overview of EEO-1 Component 1 reporting requirements
• Detailed explanation of the 2025 reporting changes, including the removal of the non-binary option
• Clarification on who must file
• Rules for federal contractors with 50-99 employees
• Step-by-step guidance on preparing and submitting the EEO-1 report
• Understanding employer obligations under federal law
• Strategies for ensuring data accuracy and integrity
• Insights into how the EEOC uses the collected data

Common challenges and how to overcome them

Who Should Attend

Whether you are an employer, Human Resources professional, supervisor or in-house counsel seeking to create a supportive workplace culture or an employee navigating the dynamics of all the recent changes to Labor & Employment Law, this class will provide valuable insights and practical guidance.