Comply With EEO-1 Report Component 1 Reporting Checklist
Author: Jessica Sussman
Note: On July 21, 2026, the EEOC voted 2-1 to propose the ending of EEO-1 (as well as EEO-2, EEO-3, EEO-4, EEO-5 and EEO-6) reporting requirements. If finalized, employers would no longer be required to submit demographic data to the EEOC on an annual basis as described below, although the agency could still request specific information in connection with an investigation. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) is open for public comment until August 24, 2026, and a public hearing is scheduled for August 11, 2026. The agency has not opened the EEO-1 data collection for 2026 (covering calendar year 2025), and it is unknown whether it will do so.
Brightmine will be closely monitoring developments in this area.
When to Use
If an employer employs 100 or more employees, then it is obligated to complete and file an EEO-1 Report Component 1 each year.
The following checklist may be used to help an employer comply with EEO-1 Report Component 1 reporting requirements. Employers should complete the following steps in sequential order.
