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Retaliation in the workplace comes in many forms, including false allegations, unfair scrutiny, blacklisting, unwarranted discipline, and wrongful termination of employees. Not only can workplace retaliation contribute to a toxic work environment, it can also lead to lawsuits. We will explore the definition of retaliation in the workplace, some examples and possible signs, and how you can prevent workplace retaliation at your organization. ContentsWhat is retaliation in the workplace?Workplace retaliation examplesWhat are signs of retaliation in the workplace?How to prevent retaliation in the workplace What is retaliation in the workplace? Retaliation in the workplace is when an employee with power exerts their power over another employee with less power with the intent of negatively impacting that employee’s career or professional advancement in the organization, or even how that person is perceived by leadership. In other words, there is usually a power differential when workplace retaliation happens. This is usually because employees either did something the other person(s) did not approve or did not do something they wanted. Retaliation can be blatant or subtle. Therefore, seemingly legitimate actions can be used to retaliate against an employee. Proving retaliation requires a thorough investigation and evidence. Retaliation in the workplace is illegal. Under