Researchers, advocates rail against government's efforts to end workforce data collection

Civil rights groups and researchers convened at a federal public hearing on Tuesday to oppose a government proposal to discontinue the annual collection of workplace demographic data. Participants argued that the termination of this data collection would hinder the ability to identify and combat workplace discrimination.

The hearing featured testimony from numerous speakers regarding the potential impact of the policy change. Advocates maintained that the continued collection of this information is essential for maintaining transparency and enforcing equal opportunity standards within the workforce.