Q: Which federal law covers race discrimination?
A: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a federal law that protects individuals from discrimination in employment based on race. The law makes it illegal for an employer to discriminate against individuals because of their race in hiring, firing, discipline, distribution of benefits, promotion, compensation, job training or any other term, condition or privilege of employment.
Q: What is intentional discrimination?
A: Intentional discrimination occurs when an employment decision
is impacted by a person's race.
Q: Can I be discriminated against by someone of the same race as me?
A: Yes, racial discrimination by someone of the same race is possible and illegal. There is no requirement under the law that the victim and the perpetrator be of different races.
"Decades of exclusion and discrimination have limited job opportunities, promotions and wealth generation for Black and Hispanic workers. That means that many of our coworkers are not getting a fair shake."
–Jessica Guynn and Jayme Fraser | USA Today
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