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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in California: Can It Help YouThe Civil Rights Act was largely the result of President John F. Kennedy’s crusade to end discrimination in the United States. During President Kennedy’s civil rights speech given on June 11, 1963 he asked Congress for legislation “giving all Americans the right to be served in facilities which are open to the public—hotels, restaurants, theaters, retail stores, and similar establishments” along with “greater protection for the right to vote”.

Topics covered in this report include:

  1. History of the Civil Right Act
  2. The Civil Right Act – an Overview
  3. What Employers are Covered?
  4. What Conduct is Prohibited?
  5. What Characteristics or Classes are Protected?
  6. What Recourse does a Victim have for a Violation of Title VII?

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