Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. In general, you need to file a charge within 180 calendar days from the day the discrimination took place.An employer shall not discharge, discipline, threaten, discriminate against, or penalize an employee, or take other retaliatory action. A Virginia employee alleging discrimination under the VA HRA must file a complaint with the Division of Human Rights(DHR) before filing in court. An "atwill" employee may be terminated at any time for any reason as long as the termination (1) does not violate the strong public policy of Virginia. Proving workplace retaliation can be complex and require the knowledgeable guidance of a Virginia employment lawyer. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. There are stiff penalties for an employer that violates the law. EPA Office of Civil Rights, Investigative Report for Title VI Admin. Complaint File No. 16R–99–R9 at 32 (Aug.