Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.Article I. Declaration of Rights. Title VII protects employees from discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, or religion. Numbering of Title VII Instructions. 2. 5.0 Title VII Introductory Instruction. 3. (a) Within 7 days of completing mediation or agreeing to waive mediation pursuant to Section. Section 707 of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 authorizes the federal government to sue employers engaged in a pattern or practice of discrimination. "escape hatch" to avoid Title VII protections. County of Allegheny v.