Many laws that protect employees may not apply to some small businesses. As stated in important employee protection laws like the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, businesses that have fewer than a certain number of employees may not prosecuted for certain types of discrimination. 

For instance, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects employees of businesses with 15 or more employees against discrimination based on race, religion, color, or national origin. However, businesses with fewer than 15 employees may not face prosecution in most cases. 

Under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, employers with 20 or more employees may not discriminate on the basis of age. However, employers with fewer than 20 employees may not face this charge. 

If you or anyone you know has been a victim of employment discrimination, contact the Houston discrimination lawyers of the Ross Law Group at 800-634-8042.