2026 Employee Data Reporting Requirements: Are Employers Ready?
Takeaways Workforce-related reporting obligations to federal and state governments extend beyond the Employer Information Report (EEO-1 Report) and include emerging state-specific workforce and pay data reporting requirements. Coverage thresholds, information disclosure requirements and deadlines vary by jurisdiction, making compliance more complex, particularly for multistate employers. Planning and cross-team coordination are critical for meeting overlapping federal and state data reporting obligations accurately and on time. Related links EEO Data Collections VETS-4212 Federal Contractor Reporting Jackson Lewis Pay Equity Resources Article As employers plan for their compliance year ahead, workforce data reporting obligations continue to be a major concern. In some states, filing obligations have expanded beyond basic Employer Information Report EEO-1 reporting, as is required by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to include state-specific disclosure obligation...