Discrimination in Employment Act

The Civil Rights Act of 1964, which includes Title VII, prohibits employers from discriminating against employees or job applicants based on characteristics like race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. This means employers cannot make hiring, firing, promotion, or pay decisions unfairly because of these protected traits. The law aims to ensure equal opportunity and prevent bias or unfair treatment in the workplace. It also requires employers to provide a workplace free from harassment related to these protected categories and to take steps to prevent discrimination.