Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. Title VII is a federal law prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.Workplace Discrimination. You have a right to work free from discrimination. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) prohibits discrimination based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. This course will explore the full range of employment discrimination law, focusing initially on Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.