Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. A) Discriminatory practices prohibited; employees or applicants for employment subject to coverage. A variety of antidiscrimination laws are going to apply if you work in Maryland. Non-discrimination laws. Title VII forbids discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, with some limited exceptions. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects employees and job applicants from discrimination based on religion. Non-discrimination laws.