Trump proposal to end employer race, gender reporting advances

The federal commission's vote to advance the Trump administration's proposal to eliminate the requirement for large employers to report employee demographics is a significant move that could reshape enforcement of racial and gender antidiscrimination laws. Currently, businesses with 100 or more workers must submit annual data on staff race and gender to help monitor and combat discrimination. This change could limit the data available for enforcing these critical protections, potentially making it harder to identify and address workplace discrimination issues. The decision underscores a broader shift in policy under the Trump administration that has implications for civil rights enforcement.