Decisions in the workplace are made every minute of every day; some by individuals, others as a group. Anytime a workplace decision is made between two individuals, discrimination has occurred. However, not all such decisions are illegal. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 1991 has made certain decisions based on race, religion, gender, color, national origin, and age illegal. The workplace is protected by law, and the law is intended to assure that the employment environment is made as fair and productive as possible. …
