It is a violation of the law for an employer to take action against you because you oppose or speak out against sexual harassment in the workplace. The Maine Human Rights Act prohibits employers from retaliating or discriminating against any person because that person opposed an unlawful discriminatory practice. Retaliation can occur through direct actions, such as demotions or terminations, or more subtle behavior, such as an increased workload or being transferred to a less desirable location. Maine Human Rights Act protects individuals against retaliation who have a good faith belief that their employer's conduct is illegal, even if it turns out that they were mistaken.
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