EEOC Rescinds Longstanding Affirmative Action Guidelines: What Employers Need To Know

On June 30, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted to rescind two longstanding guidance documents addressing affirmative action under Title VII. The EEOC’s action marks another significant development in the evolving federal approach to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and employment decisions involving protected characteristics.... By: Lathrop GPM