Title VII Compliance in Oklahoma
Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-2 et seq.) it is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against any individual with respect to his or her compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, because of the individual’s race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
To “discriminate” means to fail to hire, refuse to hire, discharge, or otherwise discriminate unlawfully against an individual. The law furthermore prohibits employers from retaliating against any individual because he or she has made a charge, testified, assisted, or participated in an investigation of a claim or charge alleging a violation of Title VII. This law generally covers employers with fifteen (15) or more employees, and is enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Tomlinson, Rust, McKinstry & Grable attorneys can draft and review your company’s employment policies, procedures, personnel manuals and employee handbooks to ensure compliance with Title VII legislation. In addition, our legal advisors can help your company resolve discrimination disputes through alternative dispute resolution programs and procedures and, if necessary, defend your business for claims related to Title VII investigations by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Learn more about how Tomlinson, Rust, McKinstry & Grable can help:
- Title VII
- Family and Medical Leave Act
- Fair Labor Standards Act
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Age Discrimination in Employment Act
