EEOC Scraps Guidance That Expanded Workplace Protections for LGBTQ Workers.

The article discusses the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) recent decision to rescind the 2024 guidance that had enhanced protections against workplace harassment for LGBTQ workers and women who have abortions. The repeal, voted 2-1, follows the confirmation of a Trump nominee, restoring a Republican majority on the commission. Critics argue that this action may lead to increased workplace harassment and limit recourse for affected workers, while supporters claim the EEOC overstepped its authority by imposing new obligations on employers. The 2024 guidance had included interpretations of significant court rulings, such as the 2020 Supreme Court decision in Bostock v. Clayton County, which recognized discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity as unlawful. [Extracted from the article]