While it feels like we just finished the EEO-1 reporting season, the time is here again to start preparing for filing of the “traditional” annual EEO-1 survey. As it has for years, EEOC will again this year look to collect race and gender data from eligible employers. Component 1 of the EEO-1 (not to be
EEO-1 Pay Data Reporting
EEOC Renews Request to Close Component 2 Pay Data Portal
By Laura A. Mitchell on
Posted in Enforcement Update
EEOC has filed another Motion with the court seeking an Order deeming Component 2 pay data collection complete. In its most recent filing, EEOC requests the Court to revisit its previous decision and deem the collection obligation satisfied or, in the alternative, provide clarification “regarding the response rate at which the Court will deem the…
OFCCP Officially Reports It Will Not Use EEO-1 Component 2 Pay Data
By Laura A. Mitchell on
Posted in Uncategorized
Via Federal Register notice, OFCCP has officially stated the Agency
will not request, accept, or use Component 2 data, as it does not expect to find significant utility in the data given limited resources and its aggregated nature, but it will continue to receive EEO-1 Component 1 data.
The notice is a welcomed confirmation…
EEOC to Hold Hearing On EEO-1 Reporting
By Laura A. Mitchell on
Posted in Uncategorized
To provide another opportunity to receive input on the Agency’s proposed revisions to the EEO-1 report, EEOC has scheduled a public hearing on the matter for November 20, 2019. The notice comes as EEOC has been ordered to continue with collection of Component 2 of the EEO-1 Report for 2017 and 2018 beyond expiration of…
Latest Update from EEOC on Component 2 Pay Data Reporting
By Laura A. Mitchell on
Posted in Compliance Update, Uncategorized
Following the most recent Court Order, EEOC has provided the court with a current update as to its compliance with the Court’s Order that it continue to keep the EEO-1 Component 2 pay data reporting portal open. The Court has ordered the portal remain open until at least January 31, 2020 to allow additional…
EEOC Must Keep Pay Data Reporting Portal Open
By Laura A. Mitchell on
Posted in Compliance Update
Despite its request to close the pay data reporting portal, Judge Chutkan has ordered EEOC to continue to keep the EEO-1 Component 2 Pay Data Reporting Portal open to allow more filers to submit their pay data. The Order states, despite the acknowledged expense, that EEOC
must continue to take all steps necessary to complete
…
GAO Assesses OFCCP Progress, Agency’s Impending Request To Collect Contractors’ Annual AAPs
Posted in Enforcement Update
Since the Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued its Recommendations to Strengthen the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs’ Oversight of Federal Contractors’ Nondiscrimination Compliance in July 2016, OFCCP has taken steps to implement its recommendations. And now, the GAO has issued a progress report evaluating OFCCP’s actions toward the 2016 recommendations.
The GAO’s progress…
Mergers and Acquisitions and Other Guidance Published for Component 2 Pay Data Reporting
Posted in Uncategorized
In an effort to provide additional guidance to employers navigating the new Component 2 pay data filing requirements, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and NORC have just updated its frequently asked questions (FAQs) with respect to how employers experiencing mergers, acquisitions, and spinoffs during 2017 and 2018 should be filing their 2017 and 2018…
Data System Security Info and File Specifications Added to EEO-1 Pay Data Reporting Website
By Laura A. Mitchell on
Posted in Regulatory Update, Uncategorized
As July 15th draws closer, EEOC and NORC are ramping up for opening of the EEO-1 Component 2 Pay Data reporting portal.
As part of these efforts, they are consistently providing new information on the reporting obligation. Most recently, the reporting website has been updated to include assurances from NORC on data system security…
EEO-1 Pay Data Alert: EEOC Adds Materials and FAQ Answers to Website
Posted in Agency Notice
As we approach the July 15 date on which EEOC expects to open the portal to file EEO-1 Component 2 pay data reports, EEOC has at long last provided us with guidance materials: https://eeoccomp2.norc.org/faq.html .
The most helpful materials can be found by clicking on the “More Info” Tab at the top right of the …