February 2025

The EEOC’s updated Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace, while not the law, represents the EEOC’s interpretation of federal law and provides important, risk-minimizing insight for employers who have received complaints of harassment. Indeed, instituting a prompt and thorough investigation upon receipt of a complaint is usually the first step to help avoid costly litigation, preserve a positive workplace culture and ensure a safe work environment for employees going forward.