### Question
How does CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION define industry affecting commerce?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 2000e*, **industry affecting commerce** is defined as:

> any activity, business, or industry in commerce or in which a labor dispute would hinder or obstruct commerce or the free flow of commerce and includes any activity or industry “affecting commerce” within the meaning of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 [29 U.S.C. 401 et seq.], and further includes any governmental industry, business, or activity

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 2000e*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 20A-CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION > SUBCHAPTER VI-EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES**

