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Civil Rights Act of 1866The Civil Rights Act of 1866 was passed following the American Civil War More »
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII)You are covered by the discrimination provisions of Title VII1 if you engage in an “industry affecting commerce.” More »
The Civil Rights Act of 1991The Civil Rights Act of 19911 amends both Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 19642 and section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866. More »
Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA)You are covered by the ADEA1 if you are a private sector employer, engage in an “industry affecting commerce.” More »
Equal Pay Act (EPA)The Equal Pay Act1 (EPA) is part of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). More »
Immigration Reform and Control ActThe Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) was passed in 1986. You cannot knowingly hire, refer, recruit or employ unauthorized immigrants. More »