Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 states that employers may retaliate against employees for opposing a perceived illegal employment practice.

Title VII

Part of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Civil Rights Act

Landmark U.S. legislation that outlaws discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Illegal Employment

Refers to the hiring of workers in a manner that violates the employment laws, including child labor laws, minimum wage laws, or employing undocumented workers.