Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. Title VII forbids discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, with some limited exceptions.The County's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, sexual and other forms of harassment and retaliation in the workplace. Title VII prohibits employers from discriminating against applicants, employees, and former employees based on certain protected characteristics. Title VII is a federal law that prohibits employment discrimination based on a worker's race, color, gender, religion, or national origin. To be illegal, the harassment must be so "severe or pervasive" that it interferes with the employee's ability to perform the job. 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. The Department is dedicated to promoting a workplace that provides equal opportunities for all and is free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Other terms and conditions of employment. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.