Any individual who believes their rights have been violated based on a protected class may file a complaint of discrimination with the Equal Rights Commission. Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin.In general, you need to file a charge within 180 calendar days from the day the discrimination took place. There are serious penalties and repercussions for violating Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Under the law, employers may be subject to administrative penalties. Civil Rights Act of 1964. Rights Act) from wrongful discharge based on.