Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. This article summarizes certain federal and Maryland laws that prohibit discrimination in employment.Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. A) Discriminatory practices prohibited; employees or applicants for employment subject to coverage. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII). Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. A variety of antidiscrimination laws are going to apply if you work in Maryland. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 – under Title VII – and Maryland state laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of a person's nation of origin. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as codified, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000e to 2000e-17 (race, color, gender, religion, national origin). Section 717 of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-16.