Who does the Civil Rights Act of 1964 cover?
Employers with 15 or more employees, affecting commerce, and whose employees have been employed for each working day in each of 20 or more calendar weeks in the current or proceeding calendar year, are covered by Title VII. Title VII applies to all employers, potential employers, unions, employment agencies and joint labor-management training committees. Title VII, through subsequent amendments, applies to state and local governments, governmental agencies, and political subdivisions. Religious organizations are exempt when based upon religion.
