Equal Employment Opportunity Commission expected to rescind harassment guidance

By Andrea Hsu

Published January 22, 2026 at 4:45 AM EST

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is expected to rescind its 2024 harassment guidance, which covered all types of harassment, including those based on gender identity and sexual orientation.

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