The joint employer rule has been a hot topic in the last several years, mostly in the context of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Yes, you may file a complaint against a non-employee if they engaged in discriminatory conduct against you while you were performing your job functions.Title VII Civil Rights Act of 1964. The federal laws against employment discrimination apply only to employers that employ fifteen (15) or more employees. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act makes it "an unlawful employment practice . . . Many people are surprised to learn that most jobs in the U.S. are considered atwill employment. Notably, on June 15, 2020, the Supreme Court held in Bostock v. SCOPE: The Federal Laws: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). The principal federal statute providing protection from workplace discrimination is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.