The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has voted to rescind its workplace harassment guidance, aligning with the Trump administration’s shift in civil rights enforcement. The revoked 190-page document provided resources for complying with Title VII, including protections against the deliberate misgendering of transgender employees and the denial of access to gender-consistent facilities. Lucas and Commissioner Brittany Panuccio cited a recent executive order defining sex as “immutable” as a primary reason for the move, arguing that private sector resources would suffice to fill the regulatory gap. Critics and worker advocacy groups have condemned the decision, warning that it leaves all employees more vulnerable to harassment and removes a vital blueprint for maintaining safe, non-discriminatory workplaces.
Date: January 22, 2026. Source: apnews.com