10.42 ELEMENTS OF CLAIM: RETALIATION — THIRD PARTY REPRISAL FOR PARTICIPATION IN PROCEEDINGS UNDER EMPLOYMENT STATUTES is a form of illegal workplace discrimination that occurs when an employer takes negative or punitive action against an employee for participating in a proceeding under an employment statute. It can include any form of retaliation, such as demotion, suspension, termination, pay reduction, or any other form of discrimination. The types of proceedings that might be covered under 10.42 ELEMENTS OF CLAIM: RETALIATION — THIRD PARTY REPRISAL FOR PARTICIPATION IN PROCEEDINGS UNDER EMPLOYMENT STATUTES include filing a complaint or lawsuit, participating in an investigation or hearing, or testifying in a court proceeding. The employer must have knowledge of the employee’s involvement in the proceedings in order for the employee to be protected under 10.42 ELEMENTS OF CLAIM: RETALIATION — THIRD PARTY REPRISAL FOR PARTICIPATION IN PROCEEDINGS UNDER EMPLOYMENT STATUTES.