The federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, and other aspects of employment on the basis of race. This law covers applicants to, and employees of, state and local governments, public or private educational institutions, and most private employers, employment agencies, labor unions, and apprenticeship programs. Both federal and state laws protect you against racial discrimination. An employer must decide to hire you based on your merits, abilities and comparison with other applicants. An employer who intentionally discriminates on the basis of race may be subject to a civil lawsuit. However, before bringing on such an action, it is necessary, under both state and federal law, to try all administrative remedies first. For more information, consult your local office of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or EEOC, and with an attorney knowledgeable in civil rights.

1964年联邦民权法禁止在雇佣、晋升、解雇、薪酬、附加福利以及劳动关系的其他方面因种族原因存在歧视。此法案适用于求职人员、州和当地政府雇员、公共或私人教育机构职员、众多私营雇主、职业中介机构、劳工组织、学徒培训机构中的雇员。联邦法与州法都保护你不受种族歧视。雇主必须是依据你的业绩、能力以及和其他雇员进行比较后决定是否雇佣你。故意进行种族歧视的雇主可能会导致民事诉讼官司。然而,在采取法律措施前,依据联邦法和州法的规定,必须先用尽所有行政救济。想了解更多信息,可向当地“平等就业机会委员会” 咨询,也可向在民事权利方面知识渊博的律师咨询。

1、fringe n. 边缘, 须边, 刘海

adj. 边缘的, 额外的

v. 在……上加以缘饰, 成为……的边缘

2、apprenticeship n 学徒期

3、merit （来自拉丁语 merere 值得） n 优点；价值；功绩

Its undesirable effects often offset these so-called merits. 这些所谓的好处往往被鞭炮产生的不良后果抵消了。

There's little merit in passing the driving test if you don't have a car of your own. "如果你没有自己的汽车,通过驾驶考试也没什么价值。"

merit vt 应得；应受；值得

His work merits a prize. 他的工作值得奖赏。

He merited all the praise, which had been given to him. 他理应受到人们给他的一切称赞。

4、intentionally adv. 有意地,故意地