Employer retaliation is illegal, and is defined as an employer making a vengeful act against an employee that has reported him or her for some misconduct. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits this kind of behavior and individuals who are found to be not in compliance with this act could find themselves in a courtroom, being sued. An example of employer retaliation includes an employee being fired two months after reporting the employer to the EEOC for sexual harassment. Anyone who feels they may have been a victim of employer retaliation should contact an attorney right away. Retaliation is grounds for a complaint or lawsuit as well, and an attorney can help the victim understand his or her rights as well as what steps to take next.