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Friday, November 28, 2025

Tick Tock, Tick Tock: Employers Face Final EEO-1 Component Filing Deadline - Ward and Smith, P.A.

The clock is ticking for covered employers to submit EEO-1 Component 1 reports.

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) opened the 2024 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection on May 20, 2025. The deadline for covered employers to file reports of workplace demographic data is Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Missing the deadline means noncompliance with federal reporting obligations.

This year's reporting process includes some important changes and reminders that employers should be aware of. This article outlines key information about the EEO-1 Component 1 filing requirements and process.

Who Must File

Under current EEOC regulations, two categories of employers are required to file annual EEO-1 Component 1 reports:

  • Private employers subject to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) with 100 or more employees; and
  • Federal contractors with 50 or more employees who meet certain criteria (i.e., federal contractors who are not exempt by 41 C.F.R. § 60-1.5.

Important Dates and Changes for 2024

One of the most notable changes this year is the shorter collection window. In contrast to prior years, where extensions were often granted, the June 24, 2025 deadline is considered final. EEO-1 Component 1 reports will not be accepted after this date, and employers that fail to file will be out of compliance.

Another key change: all EEOC communications will be sent electronically. No notifications will be mailed. Employers should verify that their contact information...



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