Discrimination of any type is considered unlawful, but in the past few years, the legality of gender discrimination has been tested in many cases. Gender discrimination refers to discriminatory actions that are taken against a person because of their sex. Usually, gender discrimination cases involve a woman being discriminated against, but it is equally unlawful to discriminate against a male based on their sex. To file a gender discrimination case, a person must first have cause to believe that someone has discriminated against them because of their gender. If gender discrimination has taken place, the person can file a case in one of two ways - the first way being to use a anti-discrimination agencies, the second being to consult a lawyer for help. Agencies may carry various names, such as employee protection agency or tenant protection, and will sometimes provide services at no cost. A discrimination lawyer, on the other hand, will usually cost money, including a percentage of damages received