Unlawful retaliation occurs when an employer takes adverse action against an employee for engaging in conduct that is expressly protected by law. Adverse action can take a variety of forms: poor performance reviews, undesirable transfers or work assignments, suspension, probation, or termination. An employee engages in protected conduct when they report or complain about illegal conduct in the workplace or otherwise assert their legal rights. Some examples of protected conduct include complaining about sexual harassment, reporting discrimination, requesting disability accommodation, and filing a workers’ compensation claim.