Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based upon an individual’s race, color, sex, religion, or national origin.

Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA): The PDA is an amendment to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It prohibits discrimination based upon pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. The Act applies to employers with 15 or more employees, including state and local governments. This Act requires that women who are pregnant, or affected by related conditions, must be treated in the same manner as other applicants or employees with similar abilities or limitations.

THE AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 1967 (ADEA): The ADEA prohibits employment discrimination against individuals ages 40 and over.

Equal Pay Act of 1963 (EPA): The EPA protects women and men performing equal work in the same establishment from sex-based wage discrimination (including fringe benefits).

TITLE I AND TITLE V OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA):The ADA prohibits employment discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities.

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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is responsible for enforcing all of the above federal laws. You can visit their website at www.eeoc.gov.