Title VII prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on race, color, sex, religion, and national origin. Employee Number Threshold: Title VII applies to businesses with 15 or more employees.The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Title VII applies to employers in both the private and public sectors that have 15 or more employees. Every person has the right to equal employment opportunities. Under Title VII, unlawful sex discrimination includes sexual harassment. "If truly you do not have less than 15 employees, never have, never will, it's very clear," Kemp said. Title VII and the Florida Civil Rights Act. (b) "Employer" means any person who employs two or more employees.