They say “knowledge is power,” and this should also apply to an organization. When employees stay abreast of their employment rights, employers will not take advantage of exploiting them. You usually must be meeting employees who are taken advantage of by their employers. Still, because they do not know their rights, they keep enduring. With Title vii of the civil rights act 1964, you receive protection from discriminative employers. You can be discriminated against based on your race, gender, religion, physical appearance, or nationality.

What is Title VII of the civil rights act

This is a government set law that forbids employers of all dynamics from discriminating against their workforce. Both government and owned institutions including, all labor unions and educational institutions with more than 15 staff, must respect the Title VII of the civil rights act. When making an employment decision, whether hiring or promoting, an employer cannot use the employee’s background check details such as gender, color, nationality, or religion. This will be called discrimination.

However, they have the right to overlook employees who do not have enough skills and experience. If you are well trained for a job and are sure your skills will perform the job. The employer should have no reason to deny you that job. The EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) enforces Title VII by ensuring that all employees and job seekers from all demographics receive equal treatment.

Even with this act in place. America still experiences discrimination cases daily. The government has put in strict measures, including serving a jail term for going against the law. You have a right to file a complaint against employers who discriminate in the workplace.

The procedure for reporting the employer states that an employee or job aspirant can report employers breaking the law to the EEOC. Once the EEOC investigated and finds the employer guilty, they will give you a letter of approval to go to court. If a labor union institution represents you in the organization, they have to handle such matters.

Title VII sometimes overlooks certain circumstances. For example, suppose there is a job opening in the roman catholic church. In that case, only male individuals will be encouraged to apply. This is known as a bonafide occupational qualification. This act does not only protect you against discrimination. It also saves you against any form of workplace harassment. This can be sexual harassment or bullying by either your employers or colleagues.

The employer must ensure the workplace environment is conducive for all workers, and the labor unions are there to enforce it. Let’s not forget the pregnant women who suffer in silence as victims of discrimination. Title VII states that all pregnant women must be given equal treatment as persons with disabilities

To conclude, your employer cannot retaliate when you report or sue them. If they do so, they will legally be held liable. They cannot lay you off from your job or discriminate against you. Know your rights, and let’s make our workplace a happy environment.