Among the laws that shield workers from discrimination in the workplace is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Fill out the contact form or call us at (212) 480-4500 to schedule your free consultation.The harassment must be based on a protected characteristic. 1) Please fill out the complaint form, answering all of the questions. Fill out the complaint form, answering all of the questions completely. Facing retaliation or need help with a whistleblowing claim? The EEO laws prohibit punishing job applicants or employees for asserting their rights to be free from employment discrimination including harassment. This change dramatically expanded the scope of retaliation claims under Title VII and has encouraged increased litigation. ("Title VII"); the New York State Human Rights Law, N.Y. Exec. Job-related or occur in the workplace to constitute unlawful retaliation (e.g.