Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. U.S. Code Citation: 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000e to 2000e-17.This packet of instructions is designed to help you prepare an employment discrimination complaint under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Citations to regulations are very similar to citations to statutes, and often follow a similar citation convention to the jurisdiction's statutes. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employers engaged in commerce and having at least 15 employees from discriminating. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on religion. The Bluebook style guide is used in the American legal profession for citation of all relevant sources. (i) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. Sec. The U.S. Supreme Court also has the power to review state court decisions. In the Equal Pay Act, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, Titles VII and.