A sexual harassment claim may be filed if an individual has been the victim of sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is prohibited by the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and is defined as unwanted advances, verbal comments or crude jokes, physical touching or gestures that are of an offensive and sexual nature. Typically, for sexual harassment incidences that occur at work, the sexual harassment claim would go to the EEOC. Lawsuits are also often results of sexual harassment. Individuals considering lawsuits should consider hiring a sexual harassment attorney. These attorneys work with the laws daily and can help victims decide whether to go ahead with the case or what should be done next. They can also help create a strategy for winning.