Index
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Summary
Prohibits employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, and national origin.
Rights & Rules
- 01.You cannot be fired or denied a job because of your race or religion.
- 02.You are protected from sexual harassment in the workplace.
- 03.You have the right to work in an environment free from hostility based on your background.
Penalties
- 01.Back pay and front pay
- 02.Compensatory and punitive damages ranging from $50,000 to $300,000 depending on employer size
- 03.Reinstatement to the position
Verified Citations
42 U.S.C. § 2000e
Source"It shall be an unlawful employment practice for an employer... to discriminate against any individual... because of such individual's race, color, religion, sex, or national origin."