Retaliation is an adverse action by an employer against an employee for engaging in protected activities, such as reporting harassment, prohibited under laws like Title VII.
- What is retaliation?
Answer: It is an adverse action against an employee for protected activities. - What are examples?
Answer: Examples include demotion or harassment after a complaint. - What laws prohibit it?
Answer: Laws like Title VII and OSHA prohibit it. - What are the penalties?
Answer: Penalties include lawsuits and fines. - How does HR prevent it?
Answer: HR trains staff, investigates claims, and enforces policies.
