EEOC to Consider Dropping Employer Reporting Rules

2026-14303 — FEP Agency Designation Procedures: Revising Location of FEP Agency Lists

The EEOC is moving the list of Fair Employment Practice (FEP) agencies from its official rules to an easy-to-find webpage, making updates faster and simpler. This change affects states and local agencies involved in employment discrimination cases and takes effect July 16, 2026. No extra costs or delays are expected—just quicker access to the latest info!

2026-13637 — Rescission of Guidelines on Affirmative Action Appropriate Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as Amended

The EEOC is officially scrapping old rules about affirmative action that only helped women and minorities, saying these rules are outdated and don’t match current laws or court decisions. This change affects employers and workers under Title VII and takes effect on July 6, 2026, with no new costs involved. Basically, the government is clearing the slate to keep things fair and up-to-date!

2026-13584 — Sunshine Act Meetings

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) canceled its July 1, 2026 meeting, where they planned to discuss their new 2026-2030 strategic plan and rescind some affirmative action guidelines. Instead, the Commissioners made decisions quietly by voting on paper, so no public meeting was needed. This change affects anyone following EEOC policies but doesn’t impact any costs or deadlines.

2026-12995 — Commission Meeting-Sunshine Act Notice

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is holding a public meeting on July 1, 2026, to discuss its new strategic plan and to officially cancel some old affirmative action guidelines. Anyone interested can listen in or attend in person by registering ahead of time. These changes could impact how workplace fairness rules are applied over the next few years.

2026-10964 — Sunshine Act Meetings

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is holding a public meeting on June 4, 2026, to replace its old Strategic Enforcement Plan with a new National Enforcement Plan for 2025-2029 and update reporting instructions. Anyone can listen in or attend in person by registering 24 hours ahead. This change affects employers and agencies by setting fresh rules for enforcement and reporting, with no direct cost impact announced.

2025-18972 — 2025 Adjustment of the Penalty for Violation of Notice Posting Requirements

Starting in 2025, the fines for not posting required workplace notices will go up to keep up with inflation. This affects employers who must display important legal info about workers' rights under several civil rights laws. The new penalty amounts kick in soon, so businesses should double-check their notice postings to avoid bigger fines.

Previous: 2026-14443 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Marine Recreational Information Program, Access-Point Angler Intercept Survey (APAIS)

NOAA is asking to keep their Access-Point Angler Intercept Survey (APAIS) going, which helps track how many fish people catch and who’s fishing along the coast. About 100,000 anglers will spend just 5 minutes sharing info each year, helping protect fish and keep fishing fun for everyone. They’re open for comments for 30 more days before the survey continues without extra costs or big changes.

Next: 2026-14445 — Notice of Determinations; Culturally Significant Objects Being Imported for Exhibition-Determinations: “Brancusi: The Artist and His Studio” Exhibition

The U.S. government has approved the temporary import of important art pieces for the exhibition “Brancusi: The Artist and His Studio” at The Museum of Modern Art in New York. These culturally valuable objects will be shown in the U.S. because it benefits the nation’s cultural scene. This means art lovers get a special chance to see Brancusi’s work up close, with no extra costs or delays announced.