Women employment discrimination happens when an employer or someone of authority makes a decision about a woman's work (firing, hiring, pay, promotions, etc.) because she is a woman. Basing decisions on gender is discrimination and it is against the law. Women are protected from this by the Equal Employment Act and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Women dealing with this kind of discrimination should contact the EEOC. Another option is to contact an employment discrimination attorney so that they can file a lawsuit and seek the justice and compensation they deserve. Many attornies can obtain a settlement without their clients having to even walk into the courtroom. An attorney can be a very valuable resource at this time.