Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 applies to employers with how many or more employees?
Correct Answer
B) 15 or more employees
Title VII applies to employers with 15 or more employees and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in all aspects of employment.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 specifically applies to employers with 15 or more employees for each working day in each of 20 or more calendar weeks in the current or preceding calendar year. This threshold was established to balance civil rights protections with the administrative burden on smaller businesses. The 15-employee minimum is a fundamental requirement that contractors must understand when managing their workforce and ensuring compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: 25 or more employees
10 employees is too low and does not meet the federal threshold established by Title VII, though some state laws may apply to smaller employers.
Option C: 20 or more employees
20 employees exceeds the actual threshold and would exclude some employers who are actually covered by Title VII protections.
Memory Technique
Remember 'Fifteen for Fair' - Title VII ensures fair treatment starting at 15 employees, or think '15 = Title VII' as a simple number association.
Reference Hint
Look up employment law or civil rights sections in your business law reference materials, typically found in chapters covering federal employment regulations.
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