Federal law under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) makes it unlawful for an employer of 15 or more employees to discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of the individual’s religion. Harassment in the workplace based on an employee's religious beliefs is also prohibited. Measures to prevent religious discrimination include training employees and taking immediate and effective action in response to complaints of discrimination or harassment. A religious group's employee who falls within the ministerial exception to federal fair employment laws is not protected from employment discrimination under Title VII.