Simply put, Title VII does not apply to every employer. The Human Rights Law now applies to all employers within New York State, even those with fewer than four employees.In 1964, the U.S. Congress passed Title VII Civil Rights Act, which prohibited discrimination in employment and in other areas of society. Title VII applies to employers in both the private and public sectors that have 15 or more employees. By comparison, Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act applies to businesses with 15 or more employees. 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. Employees are entitled to lawful pay for the work performed, to a safe work environment and to be treated in a non-discriminatory manner. The NYSHRL will now apply to all New York State employers regardless of their size. Title VII applies to employers who have 15 or more employees. The New York Human Rights Law and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 strictly prohibit race discrimination.