Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a federal law that makes it illegal to discriminate employees based on race, color, religion, or sex. Employees who want to file a complaint of discrimination and preserve their legal rights must contact the EEO office within 45 calendar days of occurrence.Filing A Charge of Discrimination. California law often allows the prevailing party in a discrimination lawsuit to recover attorneys' fees and costs. The Vermont Employee Rights Group can help you achieve justice if you have been subjected to race, national origin, or religious discrimination or harassment. Kings College is committed to non-discrimination in its educational programs and employment practices. Title VI and Non-Discrimination. Keep copies of memos, emails or other communication that is insulting or discriminatory. Sections 501 and 505 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended, protects employees and job applicants from employment discrimination based on disability. The law established protection against discrimination in voting, commerce, employment, and programs with federal assistance.