Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act made it illegal to discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex.Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlaws discrimination against a job seeker or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex. Title VII prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in employment. Title VII forbids discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, with some limited exceptions. Emphasis in federal and state statutory claims of discrimination, harassment and retaliation arising under Title. This overview provides historical context as to why Title VII must be amended to include sexual orientation and gender identity in the definition of "sex." Secure for persons in this state, including persons with disabilities, freedom from discrimination in certain employment transactions. A) Discriminatory practices prohibited; employees or applicants for employment subject to coverage. (1) provide for the execution of the policies of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its subsequent amendments (42 U.S.C. Section 2000e et seq.);.