File a civil rights complaint. Victims of discrimination in employment can file a civil rights complaint with the Attorney General's Office.Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. Under federal law, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects employees from discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, and national origin. And finally, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, and sex. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other Federal discrimination retaliation laws prevent employers from mistreating employees. A charge of discrimination is a signed statement asserting that an employer, union or labor organization engaged in employment discrimination. Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Massachusetts Fair Employment Practices Act (M. Unlike Massachusetts law, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 does not specifically include sexual orientation or gender identity as protected classes. Federal laws prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency), sex, age and handicap.