The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a landmark U.S. law that prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin in employment, public accommodations, and other areas, enforced by the EEOC.
- What is the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
Answer: It is a U.S. law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. - What does Title VII of the Act address?
Answer: Title VII specifically bans employment discrimination by employers with 15 or more employees. - Who enforces the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
Answer: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces it. - What are the penalties for violations?
Answer: Penalties include back pay, compensatory damages, and injunctions against discriminatory practices. - How has it been amended?
Answer: It was amended by the Civil Rights Act of 1991 to allow for damages and jury trials in discrimination cases.
