State and federal law require you to file a complaint with the Nevada Equal Rights Commission, EEOC, or the Department of Housing and Urban. Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin.Discrimination in the workplace is not necessarily illegal. It is only illegal to discriminate against members of protected classes. A discrimination claim can be filed either with the state administrative agency, the Nevada Equal Rights Commission (NERC) or the federal administrative agency. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was groundbreaking legislation. It outlawed segregation in schools, employment, and public places. 233.040 Submission of information concerning alleged discrimination. 233.050 Date of occurrence of discriminatory practice. Title VII creates a process that an employmentdiscrimination claimant must follow before filing suit.