IMPORTANCE OF FILING EEO-1 REPORT

By Bradford C. Weber, Esq.

            The Federal government requires certain employers to file the EEO-1 Report (also known as the Employer Information Report).  Generally, this Report is required of all employers with Federal government contracts of $50,000 or more and 50 or more employees.  The report is also required for employers who do not have Federal government contracts but have 100 or more employees.  There are exceptions for state and local governments, certain educational institutions and private clubs.

            This report is a confidential report that is submitted annually.  The report contains statistical data as to sex, ethnic and racial categories of employees as well as job categories.  The report can be filed online.  The website for online filing, or obtaining a copy of the EEO-1, is www.EEOC.gov. 

Failure to file a report can result in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission compelling the filing of such report by order from the United States District Court.  Also, penalties for failure by a Federal contractor or subcontractor to comply may include termination of the Federal government contract and debarment from future Federal contracts.

            The EEO-1 is a potential concern to large employers and those doing business with the Federal government.  For more information regarding the EEO-1 and its requirements, you can contact the EEOC or your counsel.