Title VII Of The Civil Rights Act Of 1964 (Title VII). Title VII applies to employers in both the private and public sectors that have 15 or more employees.If you have questions or need more information, contact the Civil Rights Bureau at 1- or view our list of resources for workers' rights. 1) Please fill out the complaint form, answering all of the questions. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 applies to employers with more than 15 employees. Title VII applies to employers who have 15 or more employees. A) Discriminatory practices prohibited; employees or applicants for employment subject to coverage. The NYSHRL now makes it easier for individuals to assert and prove discrimination and harassment claims and obtain larger recoveries. Contact the Akin Law Group's Hostile Work Environment Attorneys in New York City and New Jersey for a free legal consultation today . Employees are entitled to lawful pay for the work performed, to a safe work environment and to be treated in a non-discriminatory manner.