8legs: Eeoc

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One by one, U.S. civil rights agency dismantles tools to fight discrimination

EEOC proposals would end the agency's annual collection of employee demographics and rescind the 1979 regulation on race and gender considerations.
Chair Andrea Lucas argues that race- and gender-conscious programs can be unlawful if they exclude others under Title VII.
The 1979 regulation previously allowed mentoring programs and targeted hiring as a means to address past discrimination.
Advocates say losing demographic data would hinder enforcement and make it harder to identify discriminatory patterns.
NPR notes that data has historically helped expose discrimination, as in Bass Pro Shops cases.
Critics warn that dismantling data tools could reduce transparency and accountability for workplace discrimination.
The proposals emphasize a shift from data-informed enforcement to broader regulatory realignment under the current administration.
Karla Gilbride and other experts caution that losing data could hinder understanding of employment disparities.
The discussion includes notable cases and responses from Nike and The New York Times cited in NPR's coverage.
The change could affect how companies plan diversity efforts and human resources strategies going forward.

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