What does Title VII of the Civil Rights Act address?

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 addresses employment discrimination. It prohibits employers from discriminating against employees or job applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. This landmark legislation applies to private employers, state and local governments, and educational institutions that employ 15 or more individuals.

Key provisions of Title VII include:

1. Employment Decisions: Employers cannot make hiring, firing, promotion, or compensation decisions based on the aforementioned protected characteristics.
2. Harassment: It prohibits workplace harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, which includes sexual harassment.
3. Segregation and Classification: It forbids the segregation of employees or classification of jobs in a way that would adversely affect any employee based on their protected characteristics.
4. Retaliation: Employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who file a complaint, participate in an investigation, or oppose discriminatory practices under Title VII.

The enforcement of Title VII is overseen by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which investigates complaints, facilitates mediation, and can file lawsuits on behalf of employees who have faced discrimination.

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