Outlined in this section, you will find information on some of the key issues facing job hunters in America today.
Legal guidelines vary from country to country.
If you are conducting an international search be aware of the employment laws and practices governing each country. If you have questions or need more information, stop by the University Career Center or call the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission at the number listed at the end of this section. Title VII Employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin is prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII covers private employers, state and local governments, and educational institutions that have 15 or more employees. The federal government, private and public employment agencies, labor organizations, and joint labor-management committees for apprenticeship and training also must abide by the law.