EEOC removes long-standing affirmative action guidelines from federal regulations
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is removing its 1979 guidelines regarding affirmative action from the Code of Federal Regulations. These guidelines previously outlined how employers could implement affirmative action programs to benefit women or minority groups under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Why it matters: This is largely an administrative cleanup intended to align the agency’s written regulations with current legal standards and Supreme Court decisions.
Who it affects
- Employers seeking to implement or maintain affirmative action programs
This action was taken by the EEOC as published in the Federal Register; readers should consult the official document before making legal or compliance decisions.
Agency: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Source: Federal Register — read the official document