With respect to retaliation, what is protected conduct?
“Protected Conduct” includes any behavior or activity relating to the opposition or prevention to remedy discrimination. Examples include: filing a grievance, complaint, or formal charge of discrimination; complaining about, opposing or protesting either perceived or alleged discrimination against oneself or another employees; helping another employee in opposing discrimination; giving evidence or testimony to someone investigating an allegation of discrimination; refusing to engage in conduct that is believed to be discriminatory or unlawful; and refusing to help an employer in discriminating; requesting or taking medical leave (under FMLA) or protesting an employer’s refusal to allow the employee to take leave.
