gender identity

EEOC Rescinds Its Harassment Guidance — But California Public Agencies Still Have Work to Do

By Abigail Choi on February 19, 2026

Posted in Employment, Harassment, Workplace Policies

Federal guidance has shifted, but California law continues to set the standard for harassment prevention and response in public workplaces.

In January 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted to rescind its 2024 Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace. The 2024 guidance had offered detailed examples and interpretive direction on federal…

A Quick Guide to Transgender Rights In The Workplace

By Dana L. Segal on June 25, 2024

Posted in Discrimination, Harassment

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At a time when transgender individuals are gaining visibility around the country, the world of employment law has been expanding to protect employees from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of their gender identity. Given that a 2021 study showed that nearly half of LGBTQ+ employees reported discrimination or harassment on the basis of…