Which act would apply to a company with 100 employees regarding non-discriminatory employment practices based on race, color, or religion?

• A. Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title VII
• B. Americans with Disabilities Act
• C. Age Discrimination in Employment Act
• D. Civil Rights Act of 1991

Answer: (A)

Discrimination based on race, color, or religion in employment is prohibited under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This rule applies to employers with 15 or more employees, so a company with 100 employees is clearly covered. Title VII governs hiring, firing, pay, promotions, job assignments, training, and other terms and conditions of employment, and it also protects employees from harassment based on those protected characteristics. Enforcement is typically through the EEOC, with remedies available for violations.

The other acts don’t address race, color, or religion in employment: the Americans with Disabilities Act focuses on disability discrimination; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act targets age discrimination; and the Civil Rights Act of 1991 is an amendment that broadens remedies for Title VII violations but the direct, foundational protection for race, color, or religion in employment comes from Title VII itself.