Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. If you've been harassed or discriminated at work, the Phoenix Employment Law Guide was created to give Arizona residents an insight into their rights.The cornerstone federal law protecting employees from sexual harassment is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In 1965, Arizona enacted the ACRA, mirroring Title VII. Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act. It banned discriminatory practices in employment and ended segregation in public places such as swimming pools, libraries, and public schools. The Arizona Employment Protection Act (AEPA) protects private employees from discrimination or retaliation for engaging in whistleblowing activities. Under both federal and state law, employees are protected from discrimination. Prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.