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Who Is Protected?

Employees who file charges of discrimination have the broadest scope of protection. Federal law, in addition to many state laws, prohibits employers from taking adverse employment actions.

Retaliation protection can begin prior to the filing of a formal complaint, including when an employee expresses their intent to file a charge of discrimination or complains to a supervisor about alleged discrimination against oneself or coworkers.