The FEHA prohibits harassment based on a protected category against an employee, an applicant, an unpaid intern or volunteer, or a contractor. Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin.A charge of discrimination is a signed statement asserting that an employer, union or labor organization engaged in employment discrimination. This overview provides historical context as to why Title VII must be amended to include sexual orientation and gender identity in the definition of "sex." The Court determined that employment discrimination based on sex stereotypes was unlawful discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Workplace discrimination in the United States came to light in the mid-20th century with the Civil Rights Act of 1964. EPA Office of Civil Rights, Investigative Report for Title VI Admin. Complaint File No. 16R–99–R9 at 32 (Aug. Programs and services are and will be in compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights. Race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.