Sexual harassment discrimination happens when an employer, teacher, peer or someone else makes a decision about someone based on their gender. For instance, a woman is passed over for a job even though she's highly qualified, because she is a woman. A man gets the job instead. This is illegal as defined by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Individuals who experience sexual harassment discrimination may have the right to file a lawsuit. To get the best chances of successfully proving and winning a court case for sexual harassment, individuals should contact an attorney who specializes in sexual harassment. He or she will be experienced with the laws and can help victims decide what to do next and how to approach the case.