Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Since his first day in office, President Donald Trump has been on a crusade against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) ...

A 2026 report finds workplace harassment remains prevalent and is often unreported. But the EEOC has hindered employer compliance by rescinding its harassment guidance.

This article first appeared on Mother Jones. It has been republished with the publication’s permission. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) was established by the 1964 Civil Rights Act ...

As the U.S. grapples with a surge in extremist ideologies such as white nationalism, anti-immigrant xenophobia, and pseudoscientific racism, there is a risk that the impact will be felt not only in ...

The U.S. Supreme Court on June 5 made it easier for workers to file so-called "reverse discrimination" lawsuits after siding with Ohio worker Marlean Ames who claimed she didn't get a job and was ...

The agency is unlawfully giving up on fighting disparate impact discrimination—meaning it’s “open season” on employees. Ad Policy Amazon delivery driver Leah Cross has alleged that Amazon’s delivery ...

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the federal agency responsible for enforcing laws against workplace discrimination, will allow some complaints by transgender workers to proceed, a ...

On November 19, 2025, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued an advisory Guidance titled “Discrimination Against American Workers is Against the Law.” The new Guidance emphasizes that ...

In 2019, Multnomah County launched a new unit to investigate claims of harassment and discrimination, fulfilling a pledge to employees of color to foster a more inclusive work environment. The ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A trooper has filed a lawsuit against Washington State Patrol, alleging workplace discrimination because of his sexual orientation. The lawsuit was filed in Pierce County, ...

On January 22, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted to rescind its 2024 Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace. The Commission voted 2-1 along party lines, ...