LGBTQ+ Court finds EEOC “overstepped” with LGBTQ+ protections Commission “exceeded its statutory authority” with its guidance on sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination, says federal judge in Texas iStock.com/Ruma Aktar Image Jenna Lomax News Editor Tuesday 20 May 2025 A US federal district court has nullified parts of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) guidance on workplace discrimination of LGBTQ+ employees. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Harassment EEOC trans harassment guidelines spark conservative backlash LGBTQ+ EEOC’s acting chair rolls back “gender ideology” agenda Politics Fired EEOC official sues White House for unlawful termination LGBTQ+ UK equality watchdog releases guidance on single-sex spaces