Employment & Civil Rights Blog
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Federal Workplace Harassment Enforcement: EEOC Rescinds 2024 Guidance
Federal workplace harassment enforcement entered a new phase in January 2026. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission voted 2-1 to rescind its 2024 Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace. The original guidance, issued in April 2024, was the EEOC's first comprehensive update on harassment in roughly 25 years.
Title VII: A Landmark in Workplace Equality and Civil Rights
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, codified at 42 U.S.C. 2000e, is a cornerstone of civil rights legislation in the United States. This foundational law prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, ensuring that individuals are not disadvantaged in the workplace due to these protected characteristics.