It is prohibited under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act?

• A. It is prohibited by Texas law
• B. It is prohibited under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
• C. It is not addressed by federal law
• D. It is prohibited in private workplaces

Answer: (B)

Title VII prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in most workplaces, including private employers, and it also bars harassment and retaliation for complaining about discrimination. This is a federal statute administered by the EEOC, so it directly addresses this issue at the federal level. That’s why the statement that it is prohibited under Title VII is the best answer—federal law governs these protections, not just state law. The other options miss the scope of Title VII or its applicability to private workplaces.