Federal EEO Process Changes: What the EEOC Is Proposing

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The EEOC has published a proposed rewrite of the federal EEO process. Current Part 1614 procedures still govern today—but future filing, evidence development, and Administrative Judge access could change. Current as of September 4, 2026: the NPRM was published August 28 at 91 Fed. Reg. 55,690; comments are due September 28. It asks for comment on transition rules for matters pending when a final rule takes effect. Shaun Southworth and Lydia Taylor trace the 150-page Commission draft through one hypothetical nonselection case. In this episode: The Docket - The Commission voted 2–1 to issue the proposal. It is not final and has not changed current procedures; transition rules for pending…