The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently voted to rescind guidance on workplace harassment that addressed protections for LGBTQ+ workers.

The guidance detailed how employers can comply with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination based on characteristics including race, sex, religion, age, and disability.

The EEOC updated the guidance in 2024 for the first time in 25 years, taking into account a 2020 Supreme Court decision that found federal law protects workers against harassment