Racial Discrimination
Racial discrimination is strictly prohibited against under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This act prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on race and color, as well as national
origin, sex, and religion. Title VII also applies to employers with 15 or more employees as well as all government agencies and organizations.
Title VII
Title VII protects against the following:
- Job requirements must be uniformly and consistently applied to the persons of all races and colors
- Offensive conduct is prohibited (racial slurs, jokes, etc.)
- Discrimination in compensation is prohibited.
- Segregating employees from other employees and/or customers is prohibited.
- Employers may not retaliate against employees who oppose discrimination or their participation in discrimination.
More Information about Racial Discrimination
Racial discrimination includes discrimination against a person due to his or her
racial group (or perceived racial group), physical racial characteristics, or discrimination due to a relationship the
individual has with a person of a particular race or color. Also prohibited by Title VII are decisions based on
stereotypes, as well as neutral job policies that affect persons of a certain race.
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