# 29 CFR § 1604.1: General principles

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1604.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 29 CFR § 1604.1
- **Heading:** General principles
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 29—Labor > Subtitle B—Regulations Relating to Labor > CHAPTER XIV—EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION > PART 1604—GUIDELINES ON DISCRIMINATION BECAUSE OF SEX

## Text

(a) References to “employer” or “employers” in this part 1604 state principles that are applicable not only to employers but also to labor organizations and to employment agencies insofar as their action or inaction may adversely affect employment opportunities.
(b) To the extent that the views expressed in prior Commission pronouncements are inconsistent with the views expressed herein, such prior views are hereby overruled.
(c) The Commission will continue to consider particular problems relating to sex discrimination on a case-by-case basis.

## Nearby sections

- [29 CFR § 1600.101 § 1600.101 Cross-reference to employee ethical conduct standards and financial disclosure regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1600.101.md)
- [29 CFR § 1601.1 § 1601.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1601.1.md)
- [29 CFR § 1603.100 § 1603.100 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1603.100.md)
- [29 CFR § 1604.1 § 1604.1 General principles.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1604.1.md)
- [29 CFR § 1604.2 § 1604.2 Sex as a bona fide occupational qualification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1604.2.md)
- [29 CFR § 1604.3 § 1604.3 Separate lines of progression and seniority systems.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1604.3.md)
- [29 CFR § 1604.4 § 1604.4 Discrimination against married women.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1604.4.md)
- [29 CFR § 1604.5 § 1604.5 Job opportunities advertising.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1604.5.md)
- [29 CFR § 1604.6 § 1604.6 Employment agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1604.6.md)
- [29 CFR § 1604.7 § 1604.7 Pre-employment inquiries as to sex.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1604.7.md)
- [29 CFR § 1604.8 § 1604.8 Relationship of title VII to the Equal Pay Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1604.8.md)
- [29 CFR § 1604.9 § 1604.9 Fringe benefits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1604.9.md)
- [29 CFR § 1604.10 § 1604.10 Employment policies relating to pregnancy and childbirth.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-1604.10.md)
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