The EEOC recently rescinded its 2024 workplace harassment guidance, removing a key resource many employers relied on for interpreting federal anti-discrimination laws. While the underlying legal obligations have not changed, the move creates uncertainty around enforcement priorities and leaves employers without a clear federal playbook. The takeaway: the rules still exist, but the instructions are less obvious. The guidance had aimed to create a single framework employers could look to in preventing harassment. Its rescission means that it is now more important than ever for employers to rely on sound policies, consistent training, and a practical, risk-aware approach.
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