Title VII covers employers with 15 or more employees. Similar state and local laws cover employers with fewer employees.If you think you were misclassified as independent contractor, call the Nolan Law Office for a free consultation. Title VII generally does not apply to individuals who are found to be independent contractors. The FWPA provides protections for freelance workers in Illinois. Under the law, freelance workers are entitled to all of the following: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces this law. Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing Title VII. General Safety in the Workplace. To learn more, see the full text of the law at the link embedded in the title of this post.