EEOC Rescinds Affirmative Action Guidance for

Short summary

On July 6, 2026, the EEOC rescinded decades-old guidance permitting voluntary affirmative action plans, reflecting a shift toward equal Title VII protection for all employees regardless of race, sex, or national origin. Employers must immediately review and update their affirmative action programs to comply with the new enforcement position.

• •EEOC rescinded 1979 affirmative action guidance effective July 6, 2026
• •Change reflects new enforcement position that Title VII protects all employees equally
• •Employers must review and update affirmative action programs immediately for compliance

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