Executive Order 11478, as amended,. Referred to in subsecs.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. All Title VII claims must first begin with a Charge of Discrimination filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The Virginia Values Act amends and drastically rewrites the Virginia Human Rights Act (VHRA), adding substantial teeth to the statute. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act Prevent discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. Localities are responsible for submitting a request for certification of no objection to the Office of Civil Rights in a timely manner. The State of Virginia does not require an employer to offer its employees parental leave. Discrimination Law Virginia Values Act, Amended Virginia Human Rights Act, et al.