The EEOC’s FY 2027 Congressional Budget Justification signals the agency’s desire to enhance its enforcement capacity for complex, systemic discrimination matters.
Notably, the request asks for (1) a 15.6% increase to expand data analytics, digital case management, and large-scale reviews of employer practices; and (2) an 8.1% increase in private-sector enforcement litigation.
The CBJ frames these investments as support for high-impact matters requiring economists, statisticians, expert testimony, and extensive employer data. More technology would support earlier identification of potential systemic issues in hiring, promotion, compensation, accommodation, and DEI practices. More litigation funding and expert support would strengthen the agency’s ability to pursue large-scale matters, particularly in cases of alleged race- or sex-based impacts.
Employers should anticipate more detailed information requests in EEOC charge investigations as the agency evaluates systemic potential. Members of the Center for Workplace Compliance (CWC), our affiliated nonprofit membership association, can read more here. CWC members can use this resource to track the status of the EEOC’s budget request and FY 2027 funding for workplace regulators.