Which group is protected under Title VII from discrimination based on religion?

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. It applies broadly to protect various categories of employees, including those in both public and private sectors, as well as members of labor unions.

Under Title VII, all employees, regardless of whether they work for the government or for private companies, are entitled to protection from discrimination based on religion. This means that employers cannot make employment decisions—such as hiring, firing, promotions, or job assignments—based on an individual’s religious beliefs or practices, nor can they retaliate against individuals for filing a complaint about religious discrimination.

Additionally, unions are covered under Title VII as they are also prohibited from discriminating against their members based on religion. Therefore, this wide-reaching protection means that both government employees and private sector employees, along with union members, are safeguarded against religious discrimination in the workplace.