Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. Damages in Action Under Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, 143 A.L.R.Fed.In the past several years both the courts and the Congress have become more involved in the black American's struggle for equality. 20, 2015) ("The prohibition of sexual harassment found in the Illinois. The notice gives information on how employees can file a complaint. 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq. 49 hostile work environment claims, and we apply the same standards as in a similar Title VII.