Trump Deregulation Expands to Workplace Fatalities, Gender Pay

Government Executive: In evaluating agency programs, the Trump administration is continuing its predecessor's emphasis on “evidence-based” decision making. But when it comes to requiring data reporting from the private sector, its agenda assigns a higher priority to easing the regulatory burden on companies.

The past week brought trims in Obama administration industry reporting requirements on workplace fatalities monitored by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration as well as cuts in gathering race and gender pay data compiled by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

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