In January, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted to rescind a major guidance document on workplace harassment. While the move was not a surprise, it leaves employers without a major source of insight into how the law applies in practice. This article explores the implications of the change and how employers should proceed.
Updated statement and guidance to reflect law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of service in the United States Armed Forces, effective January 20, 2026.
Updated statement and guidance to reflect amendments to the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act that prohibit discrimination based on traits and hairstyles associated with an individual’s race or religion, effective January 26, 2026.
HR guidance on preventing and responding to workplace harassment, including instituting a policy, providing training to employees and supervisors, and immediately investigating harassment complaints.