Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. Title VII forbids discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, with some limited exceptions.Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a federal law that prohibits employment discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects workers from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. This document has been published in the Federal Register. Use the PDF linked in the document sidebar for the official electronic format. Note: This document focuses on a summary analysis of the interaction between Title VII and the. Title IX 2020 Final Rule. Title VII is a federal law that prohibits employment discrimination based on a worker's race, color, gender, religion, or national origin. Under Title VII, unlawful employment practices include discrimination of employees "because of . . .