Which key piece of legislation made it illegal to discriminate in key areas of employment, including hiring, promotion, and compensation?
A) Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972
B) Civil Rights Act of 1991
C) Equal Pay Act of 1963
D) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
E) Fair Labor Standards Act

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D)Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 forbids discrimination in all areas of the employment relationship, such as hiring, opportunities for advancement, compensation increases, lay-offs, and terminations against members of certain protected classes based on factors such as race, color, gender, religious beliefs, or national origin.

Which Key Piece of Legislation Made It Illegal to Discriminate