Although less policy-oriented than the NEP, the draft offers a practical window into how the EEOC may direct resources and define success over the next five years.
Several proposed measures would respond to recurring stakeholder concerns, including stronger accountability in the intake process. For example, the plan sets goals for reducing intake backlogs and processing times, consistent with CWC’s prior recommendations.
The draft also reaffirms the Commission’s emphasis on systemic enforcement, including measures tied to significant monetary and equitable relief. This means that agency attention is likely to remain focused not only on individual charges, but also on workplace policies and practices with broader impact.
The draft is less direct on charge-processing delays. It includes quality and intake metrics, but it does not set targets for resolving charges within specified timeframes or for expanding use of mediation.