The Title VII Civil Rights Act:
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Prohibits discrimination in hiring, firing, promoting, compensation, or terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, or national origin
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Permits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, sex, or national origin where any of these factors are bona fide occupational qualifications necessary to the operation of the enterprise
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Permits bona fide seniority, merit, or incentive systems that have the effect of discriminating provided such systems are not the result of an intention to discriminate
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Applies to employers with 15 or more employees, employment agencies, unions, state and local governments
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Is enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
More information about the Title VII Civil Rights Act.
