Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000e-2000e-17), if applicable. h. Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin.With the implementation of Title VII, it became illegal for workplaces to discriminate against employees for race, color, sex and national origin. Any student complaints of harassment or discrimination pertaining to education should be addressed through the College's Title VI, IX, and Section 504 process. A) Discriminatory practices prohibited; employees or applicants for employment subject to coverage. § 1981 (Section 1981) protect you against national origin discrimination. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Unlike Title VII which requires an employer to employee 15 or more individuals, the PHRA only requires 4 or more employees. Local, state, and federal laws make employment discrimination illegal for most employers (42 U.S.C. 2000e et. seq. You must personally contact that agency and file the appropriate paperwork within 180 days of the alleged act of harm. 2.