EEO-1 Reporting
Which Employers Are Required to File EEO-1 Reports?
EEO-1 reporting is an annual federal filing required of private employers with 100 or more employees (and certain federal contractors with 50 or more) that reports workforce demographics—race, ethnicity, sex, and job category—to the EEOC.
The report requires categorizing the workforce across 10 job categories, cross-tabulated by race, ethnicity, and sex, using a designated “workforce snapshot” pay period. The EEOC uses this data to identify potential patterns of discrimination.
Certain federal contractors are covered at a lower 50-employee threshold. Multi-establishment employers generally must report by physical location rather than a single company-wide total.
EEO-1 Reporting Key Facts and Filing Thresholds:
- Required for private employers with 100+ employees; certain federal contractors at 50+.
- Reports workforce data across 10 job categories, cross-tabulated by race, ethnicity, and sex.
- Based on employee counts during a designated “workforce snapshot” period, typically in Q4.
- Multi-establishment employers must generally report by physical location.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does EEO-1 reporting apply to every employer?
No—private employers with 100+ employees, or federal contractors with 50+.
What information does the report contain?
Aggregated workforce counts by job category, cross-tabulated by race, ethnicity, and sex.
Do multi-location employers file one combined report?
Generally no—they must typically break out data by location.
Is EEO-1 data made public?
No—individual company reports are confidential, though EEOC may release aggregated or anonymized statistics.
Is EEO-1 data made public?
No—individual company reports are confidential, though EEOC may release aggregated or anonymized statistics.
What happens if an employer misses the EEO-1 filing deadline?
The EEOC can pursue enforcement action, including court orders compelling the employer to file, since submission is legally mandatory for covered employers.
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