Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. Option (d): The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission keeps an eye on whether Title VII of the Civil Rights Act is being followed.An overview of Title VII, including who it protects, what it prohibits, and the possible claims employees may attempt to pursue under it. For specific help working with EEOC Title VII compliance issues please fill out this form and make sure to put check the box for EEOC. Technical assistance inquiries, including questions regarding compliance with Title IX, may be submitted to: SM.OASCR.gov. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a federal law that protects employees against discrimination based on certain specified characteristics. EPA Office of Civil Rights, Investigative Report for Title VI Admin. Complaint File No. 16R–99–R9 at 32 (Aug. Title VII: Discrimination in Employment. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 401 of Title 29 and Tables.