Racial harassment is illegal under

• A. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
• B. Americans with Disabilities Act
• C. Fair Labor Standards Act
• D. National Labor Relations Act

Answer: (A)

Racial harassment in the workplace is addressed under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act because this law bans discrimination based on race and includes harassment that creates a hostile or abusive work environment. It applies to employers with a certain number of employees, as well as to labor unions and employment agencies, making racist conduct in employment situations unlawful. The other laws mentioned cover different protections: the Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination based on disability, the Fair Labor Standards Act sets standards for wages and hours, and the National Labor Relations Act deals with union rights and collective bargaining. So, the strongest, most direct prohibition against race-based harassment in employment is found in Title VII.