The selected stations will need to report diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.
The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Enforcement Bureau extended its deadline for the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) data from radio and television stations to October 17. President Trump’s administration updated the annual audit to require stations to disclose diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) employment policies.
Roughly five percent of licensed broadcasters are selected for the audit each year. The FCC also clarified that stations “with fewer than five full-time employees… regularly assigned to work 30 hours a week or more) are exempt from responding to the Inquiries.“
Enforcement actions for noncompliance with federal regulations can range from fines to license renewal challenges, or requirements to implement new procedures and accept potential federal monitoring.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Chairman Carr to be discerning as he heads the FCC and its employment practice audit.
- For members of the FCC as they review the selected broadcasters’ responses regarding equal employment opportunities.
Sources: TV Technology, Radio Ink
