Sexual harassment in the workplace can be a real problem. The 90's saw a huge number of lawsuits focused on employees and employers. Sexual harassment is illegal, and is outlawed by the statutes in the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Unwanted sexual advances, whether they be physical, verbal or gestures, are what defines sexual harassment. Even individuals simply affected by the sexual harassment of one person to another is considered a victim and can file a complaint. Anyone who has been a victim of sexual harassment in the workplace should consider hiring a sexual harassment attorney to discuss the case with. An attorney can explain the ins and outs of sexual harassment law and help the victim determine whether the case is worth going to court over. In some cases, attorneys can obtain settlements without having to go to court.