Alexandra Garrison Barnett
Coverage of Alexandra Garrison Barnett in the Nexus archive.
- Trump proposal to end employer race, gender reporting advances
The Trump administration proposed ending requirements for large employers to report workforce demographics to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. A federal commission voted 2-1 to advance the plan, which could reduce federal oversight of workplace discrimination enforcement. Experts warn the proposal may hinder accountability and could lead to state-level actions to fill the regulatory gap.
- Trump proposal to end employer race, gender reporting advances
The Trump administration proposed ending a requirement for employers to report workforce demographics, which the EEOC voted 2-1 to advance. The rule change aims to eliminate data collection on sex, race, and ethnicity for employers with 100+ workers, arguing it encourages discrimination against non-minorities. Experts warn it would reduce federal oversight and transparency, potentially prompting states to enact their own requirements.