In the 1960s, several laws were enacted in the U.S. to confront workplace discrimination, prominently including the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This landmark legislation prohibited employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. It established the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to enforce laws against workplace discrimination. Additionally, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 protected older workers from age-based discrimination, further advancing social equity. These laws marked a significant step in the civil rights movement, aiming to create more equitable workplaces and providing a legal framework to challenge discrimination effectively.