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.As part of this duty, California employers must have a written harassment, discrimination and retaliation prevention policy that is distributed to employees. Protections from discrimination and harassment. Though it is possible to bring a harassment claim under the California Constitution, it is much more commonly handled under FEHA or Title VII. Two types of evidence can be used to prove discrimination is occurring in the workplace: direct evidence and indirect evidence. As part of this duty, California employers must have a written harassment, discrimination and retaliation prevention policy that is distributed to employees. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a federal law that protects employees against discrimination based on certain specified characteristics. The primary federal law addressing racial discrimination in the workplace is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Enacted in 1959, FEHA prohibits discrimination in employment on several grounds, including sex, gender, gender identity, and gender expression.