Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a federal law that makes it illegal to discriminate employees based on race, color, religion, or sex. 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 covers all private employers, state and local governments, and education institutions that employ 15 or more employees for 20 or more weeks. A) Discriminatory practices prohibited; employees or applicants for employment subject to coverage. The US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) has clarified that employers must grant a religious accommodation request under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. For specific help working with EEOC Title VII compliance issues please fill out this form and make sure to put check the box for EEOC. Title VII generally applies to employers in the private and public sectors that have 15 or more employees; unions; and employment agencies. Title VII's value resides in its ability to ensure equitable treatment in the workplace. Section 707 of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 authorizes the federal government to sue employers engaged in a pattern or practice of discrimination.