Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. Title VII prohibits employers from discriminating against applicants, employees, and former employees based on certain protected characteristics.Title VII forbids discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, with some limited exceptions. Title VII protects employees and former employees who attempt to exercise the rights. Title VII prohibits federal agencies from discriminating against employees or applicants for employment because of their religious beliefs. Title VII is a federal law that prohibits employment discrimination based on a worker's race, color, gender, religion, or national origin. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects workers from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. What is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964? Title VII is a federal law prohibiting discrimination in the workplace. 1. Role of the Employment Discrimination Section (EDS) in the Civil Rights Division (CRD). 2.