There are strict deadlines for filing a charge of discrimination, please review the information in the timeliness tab or call 1-800-669-4000. Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin.Find information about laws that protect workers. Learn how to claim unpaid wages or file a complaint for employment or housing discrimination. The Clifford Law Firm helps victims of discrimination and wrongful termination. Call us to speak with a top-rated Houston attorney. All clauses in Title VII only apply to employers with 15 or more employees. Title VII is a federal law that prohibits employment discrimination based on a worker's race, color, gender, religion, or national origin. These classes are not only protected under the Texas Labor Code but are also under federal laws. Who does it apply to: The law applies to all employers with 15 or more employees.