--- title: Final Guidance Issued to Prevent Workplace Harassment description: The EEOC released guidance detailing their approach to enforcing EEO laws in cases of workplace harassment allegations or suspicions. image: https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hubfs/blog-headers/workplace-harassment-b.jpg --- ![Final Guidance Issued to Prevent Workplace Harassment](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hubfs/blog-headers/workplace-harassment-b.jpg) # Final Guidance Issued to Prevent Workplace Harassment - Home - [Employee Benefit News for School, City and County Employers](https://blog.nisbenefits.com) - Final Guidance Issued to Prevent Workplace Harassment [ Erin Woulfe ](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/author/erin-woulfe) 05/06/2024 [ Legislative News](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/aca-other-legislative-news) [0 Comments ](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/final-guidance-workplace-harassment#postComment) 1 Minutes *1 minute read* On April 29, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued final guidance on workplace harassment enforcement under equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws.   ## **Background** The EEO laws protect individuals from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, and genetic information. The EEOC issued final guidance on harassment claims on October 2, 2023, replacing earlier documents.   ## **Final Guidance** The EEOC's final guidance includes updated examples, modern scenarios, and emerging issues like social media's impact on a hostile work environment. Key considerations in workplace harassment claims include conduct based on legally protected traits, creating a hostile work environment, and employer liability. Preventive and corrective actions are discussed to establish defenses against liability for workplace harassment.   ## **Employer Next Steps** Employers governed by EEO regulations should familiarize themselves with the latest guidance. They may need to review and adjust their policies and procedures to align with the final compliance guidance. Download the [bulletin](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hubfs/blog-supporting-docs/bulletin-guidance-prevent-harassment.pdf) for more details.   ## **Additional Resources** [Summary of Key Provisions:](https://www.eeoc.gov/summary-key-provisions-eeoc-enforcement-guidance-harassment-workplace) EEOC Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace [Questions and Answers for Employees:](https://www.eeoc.gov/questions-and-answers-employees-harassment-work) Harassment at Work [Small Business Fact Sheet:](https://www.eeoc.gov/small-business-fact-sheet-harassment-workplace) Harassment in the Workplace [![Hamilton Southeastern Schools Case Study](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3325505/e9d03295-2cb6-4fa8-bfd2-3591080adbb7.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3325505/e9d03295-2cb6-4fa8-bfd2-3591080adbb7) --- #### Tag: [ Legislative News](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/aca-other-legislative-news) #### Share: - [Follow us on Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://blog.nisbenefits.com/final-guidance-workplace-harassment) - 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