Updates that provide tools for EEO-1 Component 2 Reporting

The deadline for submitting EEO-1 Component 2 Compensation data for both 2017 and 2018 is September 30, 2019. In order to ensure their Sage HRMS/Abra Suite customers would be able to comply, Sage provided a template to be used for the file import of payroll data. This is for those with only Human Resources implemented. The template is available within the Knowledgebase Article ID 97142. Sage has now provided needed changes for those who use both Sage HRMS/Abra Suite Human Resources and Payroll.

Delphia Consulting released a maintenance update of Sage HRMS HR Actions (HR Actions) on September 10 to ensure compatibility with the Sage Update of September 6 for all our HR Actions users.

Sage HRMS/Abra Suite Updates

• As expected, on September 6, Sage announced their update for all Sage HRMS and Sage Abra Suite customers who use software for both Human Resources and for Payroll, which includes the new EEO-1 Component 2 changes. You can access this hotfix by logging in to Sage Knowledgebase and entering the Knowledgebase Article IDs listed here:
• EEO-1 Pay Data Changes Hot Fix for Sage HRMS 2017 KB 100610
• EEO-1 Pay Data Changes Hot Fix for Sage Abra Suite KB 100611

Note: these links are specific to the software version you are running. Be sure to select the correct one.

The following information will be included in the sip file you download:

• Files needed to apply the hotfix
• ReadMe File (please read the readme file prior to installing the files)
• How to create EEO-1 Component 2 Reports

You can visit the Sage City Customer Resources page for links to support options if you need more help.

Sage HRMS HR Actions maintenance release

Delphia’s new release, Sage HRMS HR Actions Version 10.7.14, ensures your software compatibility with Sage’s updates to Sage HRMS/Sage Abra Suite.

For more information on HR Actions 10.7.14, contact product support.

New update from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

On September 9, 2019, the EEOC issued a release that indicated an updated version of the upload file specification has been added to its site on the More Info Page. An appendix with additional upload filing guidance has also been added. You can view a description of these specific changes in the Version History table at the end of this document: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Component 2 EEO-1 Upload File Validation Process for 2017 and 2018.

More Information from EEOC

If you visit the Component 2 EEO-1 Online Filing System home page, you’ll find links to access the help materials. (The LOGIN to File link is also located on this page.) Clicking on More Info will navigate to a page with multiple links to the posted documents which include the following:

• Sample Form
• Instruction Book for Filers
• User’s Guide
• Fact Sheet that includes a list of important dates and reminders
• Upload File Specifications
• Upload File Validation Process
• Component 2 EEO-1 Compensation Data Collections Initial Notification
• Reference Documents

On the home page you will also find a link to Frequently Asked Questions. For additional information, you can call the Help Desk or submit your questions via email. System login information should have been received earlier as it was sent to employers via USPS letter and email on July 15, 2019.

Who must file

Not every employer is required to report Component 2 compensation data. See the list below for details:

Required to submit Component 2 compensation data for 2017 

• Employers, including federal contractors, who have 100 or more employees during the 2017 workforce snapshot period¹

Required to submit Component 2 compensation data for 2018

• Employers, including federal contractors, who have 100 or more employees during the 2018 workforce snapshot period¹

Not required to submit Component 2 compensation data

• Federal contractors with 50-99 employees

Not required to file either EEO-1 Component 1 data or Component 2 data

• Federal contractors with 1-49 employees and private employers with 1-99 employees

(This information is also available on the EEOC FAQ page.)

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Notes:

1. The “workforce snapshot period” is an employer-selected pay period between October 1 and December 31 of the reporting year. (From FAQ)