Discrimination on the Job
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You and the Law: Employment Discrimination
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age and handicap. Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, an employer cannot:
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