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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Updated 2026-05-17

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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a landmark federal statute that prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. It applies to employers with 15 or more employees, including federal, state, and local governments.

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing Title VII. This act is the primary legal basis for the requirement that employers display the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law Poster, informing employees and applicants of their rights.

The protections afforded by Title VII, particularly regarding Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), share common principles with other federal anti-discrimination laws, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), which prohibits discrimination in housing.

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