The purposes of this Act are-- (1) to provide appropriate remedies for intentional discrimination and unlawful harassment in the workplace; Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin.Nothing in this section shall alter the enforcement procedures for individuals protected under section. 15.2 Title VII and the Civil Rights Act of 1991. The major modern antidiscrimination legislation affecting employment is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of. This policy statement contains personnel policies that apply to employees, regardless of employee group. Some policies affect all employees,. Allows compensatory and punitive damages for intentional employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability. Title VII has patterned two different schemes of enforcement. The Civil Rights Act of 1991 amended Title VII.