Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. Title VII also prohibits discrimination because of participation in schools or places of worship associated with a particular racial, ethnic or religious group.In general, you need to file a charge within 180 calendar days from the day the discrimination took place. (Title VII), prohibits employers from discriminating against employees and applicants for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, and sex. Different laws provide protection for personal characteristics. The ADA employment-related provisions serve to incorporate the procedures and remedies found in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Chapter 4: Discrimination Laws: Federal Vs. California. What are the federal laws that prohibit discrimination against protected classes? EPA Office of Civil Rights, Investigative Report for Title VI Admin. Complaint File No. 16R–99–R9 at 32 (Aug.