EEOC Proposes Rescinding Affirmative Action Rule Affecting Employers
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has proposed rescinding a longstanding 1979 interpretive rule that guides private employers on implementing voluntary affirmative action plans under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This proposal, submitted to the White House regulatory office, is the final step before potentially becoming a federal rule. The rule in question has provided a framework for employers to conduct self-analyses and establish affirmative action measures without violating anti-discrimination laws. The EEOC's move aligns with efforts to scrutinize diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, a stance supported by the Trump administration. 
