To prove retaliation you must show a cause and effect. There has to be a direct tie to the retaliatory behavior and your complaints to your supervisor, Human Resources or the EEOC . Recently some women have lost on their charges of harassment and discrimination, but won on retaliation alone. It is easier to make out a prima facie case of retaliation than it is to show gender discrimination.
Retaliation takes many forms.
It usually manifests itself with complaints of your job performance, often resulting in a dismissal. Retaliation can also include denial of promotion, lesser job assignments, unwanted transfers, unwarranted development plans, cuts in salary, sabotage of your work assignments, removal of your staff, smaller quarters, etc. It was prepared based upon my own experiences with the legal system, contains my own personal opinions, does not constitute legal advice or representation and is not to be used in place of a consultation with an attorney. I am not an attorney. It is best to contact an attorney in your state or city for the most current laws regarding your situation.