The Civil Rights Act was the nation’s first comprehensive anti-discrimination federal law making it illegal to discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act was passed to bring about equality in hiring, transfers, promotions, compensation, access to training, and other employment-related decisions.
This federal law binds most employers and the Civil Rights Act of 1991 allowed for jury trials where plaintiffs could seek compensatory punitive damages.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act includes:
- Prohibits sexual harassment.
- Prohibits segregation based on above protected classes.
- Prohibits discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions.
- Prohibits discrimination in compensation practices.
References; Shrm.org
