The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) created this overview of important City, State, and federal laws so you know your rights at work. If you have questions or need more information, contact the Civil Rights Bureau at 1-212-416-8250 or view our list of resources for workers' rights.Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 applies to employers with more than 15 employees. Title VII applies to employers in both the private and public sectors that have 15 or more employees. The Division of Human Rights complaint form is available at the below link. You may use this form to file and submit your complaint online. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 also applies to discrimination based on religion or religious beliefs. Harassment or discrimination based on any protected characteristic set forth below is prohibited in New York. Federal. Every New York City and New Jersey employee has the right to work in an environment that is free of intimidation, discrimination, and sexual harassment. Under Title VII, it is illegal to harass job applicants and employees due to their sex.