Affirmative action requires you to take positive steps to identify discrimination based on protected class status and to improve work opportunities. SacRT must comply with the provisions of Federal law, including Title.VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 U.S.C. § 2000e); Title VI of the. This document addresses the use of affirmative action and employer use of affirmative action plans under Title VII. Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII of the Act prohibits practices, procedures or policies that. 11246, as amended, and Title 41, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 60-1. (Equal Employment Opportunity Duties of Government Contractors), Part 60-2 (Affirmative. Title VII permits diversity efforts designed to open up opportunities to everyone. See also Developments in the Law -- Employment Discrimination and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 84 HARv.