Among the laws that shield workers from discrimination in the workplace is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Division of Human Rights complaint form is available at the below link.You may use this form to file and submit your complaint online. Some courts have determined that Title VII also prohibits employers from discriminating based on an employee's sexual orientation. The harassment must be based on a protected characteristic. Experiencing discrimination or harassment at work? The administrative complaint must be filed within 300 days of the last act of discrimination supporting the claim. Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. 5 The term "sex" when used in the Human Rights Law includes gender identity and the status of being transgender. What is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?