Broussard filed a Title VII suit alleging First Tower fired him based on his gender identity. However, Title VII, unlike the EPA, requires proof of intent to discriminate on the basis of sex, while the EPA does not require proof of discriminatory intent.Title VII prohibits harassment based on any of the characteristics protected under the Act (race, color, religion, national origin and sex). Employers should review and update their policies and apply them consistently and fairly to all employees regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. Second Circuits already had protections against sexual orientation discrimination. There, in Title VII, Congress outlawed discrimination in the workplace on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Illinois Human Rights Act prohibits sexual orientation. Updated on June 7, 2019. Agency's employees for Title VII purposes), with id. Step 7: After review and verification of documents have been conducted, your new permanent REAL ID card will be mailed to you within 15 business days.