Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a federal law that prohibits employment discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex. Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin.Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a federal law that makes it illegal to discriminate employees based on race, color, religion, or sex. Title VII prohibits sexbased harassment, including sexual harassment. Title VII is a federal law that prohibits employment discrimination based on a worker's race, color, gender, religion, or national origin. Title VII prohibits employers from discriminating against applicants, employees, and former employees based on certain protected characteristics. Numbering of Title VII Instructions. 2. 5.0 Title VII Introductory Instruction. 3. Title VII forbids discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, with some limited exceptions. A) Discriminatory practices prohibited; employees or applicants for employment subject to coverage.