10.40 Elements of Claim: Retaliation for Participation in Proceedings Under Employment Statutes is a legal concept involving an employee who has been retaliated against for participating in proceedings under employment statutes. This includes proceedings related to labor laws, wages and hours, workplace safety, and other workplace rules. This form of retaliation may be in the form of termination, demotion, pay reduction, or other adverse action against an employee. There are two types of 10.40 Elements of Claim: Retaliation for Participation in Proceedings Under Employment Statutes: direct and indirect. Direct retaliation involves a direct action taken against the employee, such as termination or demotion, while indirect retaliation is more subtle, such as the employer changing the employee's job duties or work load.