The purposes of this Act are-- (1) to provide appropriate remedies for intentional discrimination and unlawful harassment in the workplace; Civil Rights Act of 1991.TITLE I - FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS REMEDIES. Title VII Civil Rights Act of 1991. Defendant Mecklenburg County has discriminated against Ruth Annette Harris, a female formerly employed as a temporary social worker assistant. Allows compensatory and punitive damages for intentional employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability. A) Discriminatory practices prohibited; employees or applicants for employment subject to coverage. U.S. Supreme Court addressed a retaliation claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Eric. NC General Statutes Table of Contents. Rights statutes, including title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.