Federal sexual harassment law states that sexual harassment is a form of sexual discrimination, and as such is a violation of the rights granted by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Although the Title VII of Civil Rights Acts does not specifically address sexual harassment, it does protect people from discrimination based on sex status. Title VII makes it illegal to discriminate against a person based on sexual status in the case of employment. Any company with fifteen or more employees, which includes state and local governments, must abide by Title VII. Sexual harassment is considered may come in the form of unwanted sexual advances, requests for sexual favors in exchange for promotions or other perks, and any other conduct that is sexual in nature and that affects a person's job. It is also considered to be sexual harassment when a person is forced to work in an environment that is made "hostile" due to intimidation, or offensive remarks or behavior.