# Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Type: law

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-06**: Final Rule Published — The rescission becomes official and effective immediately upon publication in the Federal Register.
- **2026-06-30**: EEOC Votes to Rescind Guidance — The Commission formally rescinds both the 1979 interpretive guidance and Compliance Manual Section 607, effective immediately.
- **2026-06-29**: EEOC Votes to Rescind Guidance — The commission votes to withdraw the 1979 Affirmative Action Guidelines and the Compliance Manual Section 607.
- **2026-05**: EEOC Proposes Rescission — The EEOC announces a proposal to withdraw the 1979 guidance and related compliance manual section, opening a public comment period.
- **2023-06**: Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard Ruling — The Supreme Court curtails race-conscious admissions in higher education, influencing the legal landscape for workplace affirmative action.
- **1979**: EEOC Issues Affirmative Action Guidance — The EEOC publishes interpretive guidance encouraging voluntary, narrowly tailored affirmative action plans under Title VII, along with Compliance Manual Section 607.
- **1979-01-01**: EEOC Adopts Affirmative Action Guidelines — The EEOC publishes interpretive guidelines and a compliance manual to help employers develop and defend voluntary affirmative action plans under Title VII.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### EEOC Rescinds 40-Year Affirmative Action Guidance: Litigators’ Field Guide
2026-07-09 20:50:46 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

The EEOC’s withdrawal of its 1979 affirmative action guidelines eliminates the primary Title VII safe harbor employers used to defend voluntary diversity plans. Corporate counsel and employment litigators must now reassess reverse discrimination exposure and advise clients accordingly.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/eeoc-rescinds-40-year-affirmative-action-guidance-litigation

### EEOC Scraps 40-Year Guidance: Legal Risks Surge for Employers
2026-07-03 00:08:36 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

The EEOC's recision of its 1979 affirmative action guidance strips away a key compliance shield, forcing employers to reassess the legality of all race- and sex-conscious employment practices. This regulatory shift aligns with recent Supreme Court precedent and invites heightened scrutiny from the agency and private litigants. Legal advisors must urgently guide clients through a privileged audit to mitigate exposure.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/eeoc-rescinds-guidance-legal-risks

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