The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has recently unveiled a proposed guidance on workplace harassment as defined by federal law. Made accessible on September 29, 2023, for public review and comment, this proposal represents the first of its kind for the EEOC in the past quarter century. It is envisioned that this guidance will replace five longstanding documents that were issued between the years of 1987 and 1999, shaking up over 30 years of accumulated advice and information on the topic.
Information regarding the EEOC’s proposal can be found at Epstein Becker & Green and presents an opportunity for professionals in law and business alike to gain an insight and provide input into changing regulations within the realm of workplace harassment.
It warrants saying that this proposal by the EEOC will have far-reaching implications for corporate culture, legal professionals, and human resources departments. The chance to review is available only until November 1, 2023. Hence, professionals with vested interests in this area are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the proposed guidance and consider the potential impact on their respective fields.
The scheduled replacement of the aforementioned five guidance documents signifies the EEOC’s commitment to adapt and evolve their guidelines in accordance with emerging societal attitudes and legal perspectives about workplace harassment. This scheduled update seeks to provide businesses and legal professionals with the most current and reflective guidance that ultimately endeavors to promote a respectful and law-abiding corporate culture.