EEOC Strategic Plan FY2026-2030

Scholars at the Ethics and Public Policy Center (EPPC) express strong support for the EEOC's draft Strategic Plan 2026-2030, affirming its core values of accountability and integrity. They provide specific feedback on performance measures, urging the EEOC to stop collecting EEO-1 data and to expand training on religious discrimination and accommodation rights.

EEO Leaders, a non-profit organization of former EEOC and Department of Labor officials, opposes several performance measures in the EEOC's proposed 2026-2030 Strategic Plan. They specifically argue that the $1 million monetary relief goal for systemic investigations will discourage the pursuit of meritorious cases involving vulnerable workers and may damage employer trust.

The Christian Employers Alliance (CEA) supports the EEOC's Draft Strategic Plan, commending its focus on impartial enforcement and voluntary compliance. They recommend that the Commission explicitly affirm religious liberty protections, expand technical assistance for religious accommodations, and develop practical compliance toolkits for small and mid-sized employers.

The Religious Freedom & Business Foundation supports the EEOC's Draft Strategic Plan, particularly its focus on prevention through outreach and education. The organization argues that the Commission should place a greater emphasis on providing practical employer guidance, religious literacy, and voluntary self-assessment tools to help businesses consistently comply with Title VII.