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What Does The Civil Rights Act Of 1964 (Title VII) Govern?
Title VII prohibits discrimination in employment including public accommodations, governmental services and education. An employer cannot fail or refuse to hire or refuse to promote, fire anybody … more
What Administrative Body May Impose Remedies For A Violation Of The Civil Rights Act Of 1964?
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) administers and enforces Title VII. The EEOC has the power to investigate, litigate and resolve unfair employment practices. The EEOC make take … more
Can An Employer Discriminate Against Me For Filing For Bankruptcy?
Generally, government and private employers may not discriminate against you for filing bankruptcy. Federal law prohibits private employers from discriminating with respect to employment if the … more

Watch your Language at Work
Over the years, and through the course of many sexual harassment lawsuits, there are certain actions and certain words that are easily identifiable as illegal sexual harassment. For example, it is commonly known that a superior may be required to defend a sexual harassment charge if the superior requires an employee to perform sexual acts or touches an employee inappropriately. While those … more
How do I file an employment discrimination claim with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)?
If you believe that you have been discriminated against in terms of employment, the first place that you should turn to is the EEOC. Most discrimination laws enforced by the EEOC require that you file a claim, or charge, with the EEOC before filing a lawsuit for discrimination against an employer. Filing an EEOC claim ensures that you will be able to file a discrimination lawsuit in the … more

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
This online publication from the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, explains the … more
Facts About Race/Color Discrimination
This publication from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission discusses unlawful race … more
Questions and Answers on Race Discrimination at School
This online publication, from the U.S. Department of Education, Civil Rights Division, answers … more

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