Harassment is prohibited in all workplaces, even those with fewer than five employees. Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin.Title VII of the Civil Rights Act forbids workplace discrimination and sexual harassment. A charge of discrimination is a signed statement asserting that an employer, union or labor organization engaged in employment discrimination. Title VII uses language similar to that found in the FEHA to eradicate race discrimination in the workplace. California employees have a right to be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in the workplace. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000 et seq. Violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. Sec. Federal laws addressing discrimination in the workplace are primarily set forth under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII).