Employment retaliation is prohibited by the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and this act is enforced by the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.) Employers can file a lawsuit or complaint for retaliation if anything has happened to them that they consider retaliation after having filed a complaint or lawsuit against the employer for something else. In order to overcome the accusation, employers must prove that their actions were not based on the filed report. Anyone who feels that they have been a victim of employment retaliation should consider consulting with an attorney. Since retaliation is grounds for a lawsuit, an attorney can help better explain what kind of behaviors are considered retaliation and can describe the rights and options of victims. If the victim decides to file a lawsuit, the attorney can help him or her go about it.