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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will hold a closed meeting on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Jacqueline A. Berrien Training Center in Washington, DC. This meeting will cover topics such as pending proposed subpoena determinations, litigation recommendations, and federal agency discrimination complaint appeals. It is closed to the public due to specific exemptions under the Government in the Sunshine Act and related regulations. For more information, contact Raymond D. Windmiller, the Executive Officer.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will hold a public meeting on Friday, January 15, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting will be an audio-only conference accessible to the public through instructions posted on the EEOC website. The main topic of discussion will be the proposed updates to the Compliance Manual on Religious Discrimination. For more information, individuals can contact Rachel V. See, the Acting Executive Officer, or consult the EEOC’s website.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for updated data collection practices related to the Elementary-Secondary Staff Information Report, also known as the EEO-5. This report collects workforce demographic data from public elementary and secondary school systems with 100 or more employees as part of the EEOC's mission to investigate employment discrimination. The EEOC plans to implement changes to modernize data collection and improve accuracy, aiming to reduce the reporting burden on schools. Comments on these proposed changes are due by January 6, 2025.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced its intention to extend the information collection requirements related to the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures for another three years without changes. This extension is aimed at helping employers comply with federal equal employment opportunity laws by ensuring they collect and retain data on job applicants' gender, race, and ethnicity. The information is crucial for identifying and addressing any barriers to equal employment opportunities. Comments on this notice are invited until February 5, 2025.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has revised its rules to improve the conciliation process, which aims to encourage employers to settle discrimination charges before going to court. The new rules require the EEOC to provide clear information to employers about the claims, the legal basis, and the relief sought, with the goal of making the process fairer and more transparent. This change is expected to lead to more successful resolutions, helping employees receive quicker relief and reducing the need for lengthy and expensive litigation. The rule will take effect on February 16, 2021.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a final rule amending its regulations on recordkeeping and reporting under various federal acts. This rule delegates the authority to decide on hardship exemption applications to the Chief Data Officer and provides a set process and criteria for applying for these exemptions. The rule doesn’t create additional paperwork burdens and is not expected to significantly impact small entities' finances. It is also not considered a significant regulatory action under Executive Orders or the Congressional Review Act.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a three-year extension of the State and Local Government Information Report (EEO-4) with proposed revisions. This report collects demographic data on the workforce from state and local governments with 100 or more employees. The EEOC plans to improve the data collection process by updating salary bands and enhancing submission methods to reduce the burden on respondents. The data helps investigate employment discrimination and is collected through a confidential online portal. The public can submit comments on the proposed changes until January 6, 2025.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will hold a public meeting on January 7, 2021, via an audio-only conference due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting will discuss several important items, including a final rule on conciliation procedures and a formal opinion letter about health reimbursement arrangements under the ADEA. Interested members of the public can listen in by following specific instructions available on the EEOC website 24 hours before the meeting. Closed captioning services will also be provided.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has proposed revisions to the Local Union Report (EEO-3) and is seeking a three-year approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This report requires labor organizations with 100 or more members to submit demographic data about their workforce every two years. The EEOC is aiming to improve the reporting process by using a web-based system and better estimating the burden on respondents. Public comments on this proposal are open until January 6, 2025.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is planning to ask the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend the State and Local Government Information (EEO-4) data collection for three more years without any changes. This information collection, required every two years from state and local governments with 100 or more employees, helps the EEOC investigate discrimination claims and is crucial for the EEOC's research. Comments on this proposal are accepted until March 22, 2021. The process of reporting has been made easier through electronic filing, which is the preferred method for submission.