One of the most common forms of harassment is gender discrimination. Employment gender discrimination happens when a boss or someone of authority makes decisions regarding work (hiring, firing, pay, promotions, vacations, etc.) based on an individual's gender rather than his or her ability to perform the work. This is illegal and prohibited by the Equal Employment Act as well as the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Claims of gender discrimination employment are investigated by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Gender discrimination victims have many options when it comes to seeking justice for what they have been through. One choice is to contact the Equal Employment Opportuntiy Commission and file a formal claim. The EEOC will investigate the claim. Another option is to bring a private lawsuit against the transgressors. Anyone considering this should contact a gender discrimination attorney.