Title VII of the Civil Rights Act states that it is illegal for an employer to fail or refuse to hire or discharge any individual because of such individual's national origin. True False

True

Explanation:

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act is a federal law that prevents employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of sex, race, colour, national origin and religion. It normally applies to employers with 15 or more employees. This applies to the following institutions:

- Federal, state and local governments institutions.

- Private and public colleges and universities, employment agencies, and labor organizations.

Title VII forbids discrimination in any and all forms of employment, including:

- Hiring and firing

- Compensation, assignment or classification of employees

- Transfer, promotion, layoff or recall

- Job advertisements

- Recruitment

- Testing

- Use of company facilities

- Training and apprenticeship programs

- Fringe benefits

- Pay, retirement plans and disability leave

Title VII also prohibits retaliation against someone for asserting her rights under Title VII.