Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. The most important federal statute prohibiting employment discrimination against members of a protected class is: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits job discrimination against majority group individuals, such as white males. For example, Title VII prohibits discrimination against an Asian individual because of physical characteristics, e.g. Title VII forbids discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, with some limited exceptions. Age Discrimination Act of 1975. Collapse. If you or a loved one have been discriminated or harassed at work call our Law Firm. Our employment law attorneys can help. Of the Family Medical Leave Act and other applicable law. Our discrimination lawyers represent employees who are victims of gender discrimination in the workplace.