FEHA applies to employers that have at least five employees, whereas Title VII applies to those with at least 15 employees. It is an active approach to recruiting, hiring, and promoting qualified candidates based on merit while eliminating the artificial barriers to employment to all.FEHA applies to employers with as few as five employees, rather than employers with 15 employees under Title VII. Title VII applies to employers with 15 or more employees, including state and local governments. Facing workplace retaliation in Riverside? Clark Employment Law fights for your rights. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) provide broad protections against racial discrimination. In fact, as a general rule, it typically only covers private and public sector employers with 15 or more employees. These employees may include:. California employees are protected from discrimination and harassment based on race.