This powerful federal law, often referred to as "Title VII," protects the rights of workers who have been discriminated against based upon a protected class. Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin.A Virginia employee alleging discrimination under the VA HRA must file a complaint with the Division of Human Rights(DHR) before filing in court. Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), P.L. 88-352, as amended. Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1976, P.L. 90-202, U.S.C. §621, et seq. Title VII prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in employment.