Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. The Merit Board shall make final determinations on appeals from: orders and actions of dismissal, suspension, demotion or reduction of.State, federal, and local laws spell out rights related to minimum wage, overtime, meal and rest breaks, and other matters linked to compensation. Employers can obtain court orders prohibiting unlawful violence or credible threats of violence against their employees. Title IX protects all people regardless of their gender or gender identity from sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual violence. Free to exercise its authority in a manner that violates the rights of employees or employee organizations. However, nepotism in the workplace has the possibility of triggering a Title VII claim based on race and national origin discrimination. Discrimination based on race, gender, faith, or national origin is prohibited. California Employment Laws. Job discrimination occurs when an employer takes a negative action against an employee because of a trait protected under federal, state, or local laws.