Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended) prohibits discrimination in employment on…

➤ Why is veteran status not covered under Title VII?
Veteran status is not listed among Title VII’s protected characteristics, so discrimination against veterans falls outside that statute. Veterans receive specific protections through laws like USERRA, veterans’ employment regulations, and some state statutes. Employers may still face claims under those laws or other workplace policies that protect service members.