Virginia's Human Rights Act and several federal laws, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, prohibit certain types of employment-based discrimination. You deserve a workplace free from harassment and discrimination.Protecting Against Race Discrimination. The U.S. Congress signed the Civil Rights Act in 1964 and the Civil Rights Restoration Act in 1987. Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. Ployers in Fairfax County and Alexandria, respec- tively.4. For instance, the Virginia Human Rights Act only applies to employers with at least six employees. Betsy DeVos, and are interested in the lawful and appropriate enforcement of Title VI of the Civil Rights. Act of 1964 (Title VI). It ain't going to get no better, N_gger.