In this post, the EMP Law team explores laws protecting workers against retaliation and provides examples of workplace retaliation. The General Assembly of North Carolina has adopted laws that prohibit employment retaliation for an employee's exercise of certain rights.Talk to our NC retaliation employment lawyers to learn your rights. REDA prohibits certain kinds of workplace retaliation in North Carolina. Retaliation is the most frequently alleged basis of discrimination in the federal sector and the most common discrimination finding in federal sector cases. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 forbids employers from any form of retaliation against an employee who complains of discrimination. Don't forget to sign your letter. The law prohibits employers from taking certain actions at work, like discriminating against or harassing employees or engaging in illegal workplace practices. Title VII expands upon Title VI to include religion and sex discrimination within its law. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.