In the News July 21, 2026

Stateline Quotes Alex Barnett on Employer Race and Gender Reporting

Alston & Bird Labor & Employment partner Alex Barnett was quoted in a Stateline article, “Trump Proposal to End Employer Race, Gender Reporting Advances,” discussing a federal proposal that would end employer race and gender reporting requirements. Alex noted that states could respond differently if the federal requirements are rolled back, with some adopting their own demographic reporting requirements and others restricting employers from collecting this information.

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