If you would like to file a discrimination, harassment or retaliation complaint, complete and submit the Intake Assessment Form. Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin.Racial discrimination in the workplace is strictly illegal. Title VII, on the other hand, covers only race, color, national origin, sex, and religion. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This federal law provides broad protection against discrimination, harassment, and workplace retaliation. The purpose of the Discrimination Complaint Form is for anyone who believes they have been subjected to discrimination, intimidation or retaliation. The City of Oakland does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, disability, age, or sex. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Fair Employment and Housing Act combine to form some of the strongest anti-discrimination laws in the country. Having considered the parties' arguments and submissions, the court enters the following memorandum and order.