Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a U.S. law that makes it illegal for employers to discriminate against individuals in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. This means that hiring, firing, promotions, and other employment practices must be free of bias related to these characteristics. Title VII applies to employers with 15 or more employees and is enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The goal is to ensure that all individuals have equal opportunities in the workplace and are judged based on their abilities and qualifications, not their identity.