Which act expanded Title VII of the Civil Rights Act to include federal, state, and local public employers?

The Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 is the legislation that expanded Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include federal, state, and local public employers. This act aimed to strengthen the enforcement mechanisms of Title VII, which prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, by extending coverage to public sector employees.

Prior to this amendment, Title VII primarily covered private employers, meaning that public agencies and government bodies could operate without the same level of scrutiny for discrimination. This expansion allowed for greater protections and accountability in the workplace for employees in all sectors, reinforcing the commitment to preventing discrimination and promoting equal opportunity in employment.

The other options pertain to different areas of employment law, such as family and medical leave, drug-free workplaces, and health insurance, but they do not relate to the expansion of Title VII as the Equal Employment Opportunity Act does.