Employment sex discrimination is illegal and prohibited by the Civil Rights Act as well as the Equal Employment Act. Most often, it is women who experience employment sex discrimination. However, more and more men are complaining of sexual harassment in the workplace. Sex discrimination is defined as a person of authority, such as an employer, making work-related decisions like hiring, firing, and promotions, based on gender. The individuals protected under these laws who have still experienced discrimination may consider filling a complaint or seeking justice with a personal lawsuit. Contacting a discrimination attorney is a great first step to doing this. Discrimination attorneys know the laws in and out and can help individuals determine what move to make next when it comes to seeking justice.