Index

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Summary

Prohibits employers from discriminating against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to a workplace free from harassment based on protected characteristics
  • 02.
    Right to request reasonable religious accommodations
  • 03.
    Right to be free from retaliation for reporting discrimination

Penalties

  • 01.
    Compensatory and punitive damages
  • 02.
    Back pay and front pay
  • 03.
    Injunctions to stop discriminatory practices

Verified Citations

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