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Workers who complain about illegal workplace practices may face retaliation for their actions, even though they may be protected under the law. In fact, there are a number of employment laws that prohibit retaliation.

Retaliation can take many forms, such as wrongful termination or demotion. Or, an employee may be passed up for a promotion because of retaliation, or subjected to unwarranted criticism in work reviews or more direct punishments. Illegal retaliation may occur where an employee:

• Reports on or opposes illegal discriminatory practices
• Complains about illegal discrimination
• Refuses to submit to illegal sexual harassment
• Participates in an investigation into illegal discrimination

Retaliation may occur even outside the workplace, if it affects employee status or performance. And retaliation against one employee may affect others, by making them afraid to speak up if they are also victims.