10.41 Elements of Claim: Retaliation for Opposition to Harassment or Discrimination is an unlawful act of discrimination in which an employer takes an adverse action against an employee because they opposed or spoke out against any form of harassment or discrimination. This form of retaliation is found in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Types of 10.41 Elements of Claim: Retaliation for Opposition to Harassment or Discrimination include: • Unfavorable employment actions: such as termination, demotion, reduction in pay, or unfavorable changes in job duties or responsibilities • Unfavorable treatment: such as unfair criticism, reduced work hours, or other forms of unwarranted discipline • Harassment: such as verbal or physical abuse, or threats of violence due to an individual’s opposition to harassment or discrimination • Retaliatory actions: such as filing false complaints, making false accusations, or taking other forms of action against an individual in retaliation for their opposition to harassment or discrimination.