Title Vii of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
/ˈtaɪtl ˈsɛvən əv ði ˈsɪvəl raɪts ækt əv ˈnaɪntiːn ˈsɪksti fɔr/
Definitions
- (n.) A U.S. federal statute prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 bars discrimination in hiring, promotion, and other employment practices.
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- title vii of the civil rights act of 1964
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Commentary
Title VII primarily addresses workplace discrimination and is foundational in employment law; its interpretation evolves through case law and EEOC guidance.
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