Shifting Responsibilities: EEOC and OFCCP

This chapter examines proposed budget changes by the Trump administration that shift responsibilities from the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regarding discrimination against individuals with disabilities. It discusses the fundamental differences between these agencies, particularly the proactive auditing capability of the OFCCP versus the EEOC's reactive complaint-based model. Additionally, the chapter highlights current challenges and implications tied to ongoing layoffs within the OFCCP, legislative needs for expanded EEOC authority, and the impact on pending discrimination cases.