When faced with sex discrimination, workplace harassment or sexual harassment, individuals can contact the EEOC. Sex discrimination in the workplace is illegal as defined by the Equal Employment Act as well as the Civil Rights Act. Sex discrimination is defined as a decision made regarding hiring, firing, pay raises, promotion or other work-related factor that is based on the indivdiual's gender. Those who have experienced sex discrimination can file a charge against the harassers or even bring a personal lawsuit against them. The victims may want to seek compensation and there are a few different ways to go about that. The EEOC takes complaints for sex discrimination if it happens at work. They may also want to contact an attorney to discuss further measures for seeking justice against harassers.