The legal landscape around harassment and discrimination in the workplace has evolved significantly in recent years. Given these changes, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued ...

Jan 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. agency that enforces laws prohibiting workplace discrimination on Thursday rescinded legal guidance that had strengthened protections against unlawful harassment for LGBTQ ...

On January 22, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted 2-1 to rescind its 2024 Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace, which addressed employers’ obligations ...

The EEOC’s January 28, 2025 announcement outlined a shift in sexual harassment and sex-based discrimination compliance and enforcement policy under Acting Chair Lucas, whom President Trump tapped for ...

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When a U.S. Senate panel holds a confirmation hearing on Wednesday for Andrea Lucas to lead the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the agency’s former leaders say they will be paying close ...

A federal judge in Texas struck down guidance from a government agency specifying protections against workplace harassment based on gender identity and sexual orientation. Trump administration agrees ...

Kacsmaryk took a precise approach, striking down specific provisions of the guidance — those dealing with gender identity — rather than the full document. The elements he found illegal and vacated ...

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ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — The acting chief of the top federal agency for protecting worker rights has signaled a pivot toward prioritizing President Donald Trump’s campaign to stamp out diversity, equity ...