Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000e, et seq., as amended
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Title VII prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or sex.
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about Title VII:
WHAT IS TITLE VII?
Title VII is a federal law that prohibits employers and other covered entities from discriminating against an employee or job applicant because of the person's race, color, religion, sex or national origin. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act is incorporated into Title VII. Title VII also protects against retaliation and requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for religion.
WHAT TYPE OF EMPLOYER ACTS ARE ILLEGAL UNDER TITLE VII?
Title VII protects employees and applicants from discrimination in all terms, conditions or privileges of employment. For example, it is illegal to engage in sexual harassment or to harass an employee based on any other protected category, such as race, religion, or national origin. It is also illegal to discriminate in hiring, job advertisements, recruitment practices, tests, assignments, training opportunities, promotions, pay, benefits, discipline, discharge, employment referrals, breaks, leave, perks, or other terms, conditions or privileges of employment.
