Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. Some employers are required to conduct criminal history background checks on potential hires.In general, you need to file a charge within 180 calendar days from the day the discrimination took place. Discover your rights regarding wrongful termination in Michigan. Get expert legal advice from Marko Law. Title VII is a federal law prohibiting discrimination in the workplace. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination in various aspects of public life, such as employment. Crimination statutes: Title VII of the Civil. Rights Act of 1964,2 42 USC 1981, and the. Sexual harassment is defined as a form of sexual discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.