10.43 Elements of Claim: Retaliation — Third Party Reprisal for Opposition to Harassment or Discrimination is a type of claim that involves an individual (or a third party) taking action against an employee for opposing, reporting, or participating in an investigation of discrimination or harassment. This type of claim can include termination, demotion, transfer, benefits reduction, and other types of adverse employment actions. Additionally, this type of claim can involve an employer retaliating against a third party, such as a family member or other individual, for the employee's participation in opposing discrimination or harassment. This type of claim is protected under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.