Notice Concerning the Undue Hardship Standard in Title VII Religious Accommodation Cases. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and various state laws prohibit discrimination based on religion.This religious exemption is rooted in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. To protect individual liberty, ensure privacy, and prohibit discrimination with respect to the vaccination status of individuals, and for other purposes. Vinson that workplace harassment can constitute unlawful discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII). The short answer is yes. GSA that Title VII of the. CNN fired three employees for violating company policy after showing up to work unvaccinated. The primary source of requests for exceptions to mandatory vaccination policies appear to be religious requests under Title VII. This access must also be free from discriminatory barriers that limit a communities' ability to receive vaccinations because of race, color, or national origin.