Retaliation Claims Retaliation is against the law! You may have a case for retaliation if you have engaged in protected activity under the law. The most common types of activities that lead to retaliation include: 1st Amendment (Freedom of Speech)Complaining about DiscriminationComplaints about Unequal PayHarassment ComplaintsMedical Leave Military Service Unfair Labor PracticesWhistleblowingWorkers’ Compensation (Filing Workers’ Comp Claim)Workplace Safety (Reporting OSHA Violations) Â