Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on religion. It is also a violation of federal law, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to treat employees or applicants different because of their religious beliefs.The employee and employer shall engage in a timely, good faith, and meaningful exchange to determine effective reasonable accommodations. The Act prohibits discrimination in the areas of employment, real estate (housing) transactions, access to financial credit, and public accommodations. One of these potential challenges is the employer's legal obligation to accommodate employees' sincerelyheld religious beliefs. Illinois Human Rights Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964;. (3) details on how an individual can report an. Illinois Human Rights Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964;. (3) details on how an individual can report an. The Act prohibits discrimination in the areas of employment, real estate (housing) transactions, access to financial credit, and public accommodations.