Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. State employees alleging discrimination must first file a discrimination complaint with their agency for review and potential investigation.More specifically, employers may not subject an employee to adverse treatment based on their race, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability. Virginia's equivalent to Title VII is the Virginia Human Rights Act (VHRA). Here, we explore how the VHRA compares to Title VII and highlight key differences. A charge of discrimination can be completed through our online system after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. Coverage: Title VII applies to all public and private employers with 15 or more employees. 3. It was noted in the Congressional Record that applause broke out in the Senate galleries. Harassment is a form of employment discrimination that violates title VII of the. Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.