Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. Investi gation and resolution procedures and guidelines are detailed in the.College District's Title IX Complaint Resolution Process Handbook. Numbering of Title VII Instructions. 2. 5.0 Title VII Introductory Instruction. 3. In contrast, under Title VII, an employer is required to take action on a claim of sexual harassment raised in a variety of settings. Sexual harassment guidelines under Title VII apply only to employees. Importantly, Title VII does not impose a knowledge requirement as other antidiscrimination statutes do, the justices said. 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." Unlike Title IX, Title VII imposes administrative requirements before an employee may seek relief in court.