The US Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract
Compliance Programs (OFCCP) recently broadcasted a
notice to federal contractors of its potential release of
their EEO-1 reports. Contractors have until September
19, 2022, to file written objections with OFCCP.
EEO-1 reports identify the number of employees in nine
categories (e.g., executives, professionals and
operatives), identifying the gender breakdown and racial breakdown
of each category. Historically, OFCCP has kept those confidential,
as have most employers.
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OFCCP received a request under the Freedom of Information Act
(FOIA) from the Center for Investigative Reporting for these EEO-1
reports. Under FOIA, any member of the public has a right to access
government records except for those records protected by exemptions
or exclusions.
