Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. Title VII has expanded to protect employees from all forms of discrimination in the workplace.Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA),5 which covers all employers. An employer shall not do any of the following: (a) Fail or refuse to hire or recruit, discharge, or otherwise discriminate against an individual. Workplace Discrimination. You have a right to work free from discrimination. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (Title VII) charges must be filed with EEOC within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory act. The following resources provide prevention, resolution, and supportive services to address discrimination, harassment, and other campus climate issues. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects individuals against unlawful employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. It was noted in the Congressional Record that applause broke out in the Senate galleries.