Halle notices that there are unfair pay practices going on at her company wherein whites are being paid higher than African Americans for the same job. She files a complaint because she feels the company is not following the law. The company does not take kindly to the complaint. Halle is demoted, her staff has been taken away from her, and she is forced to take a salary cut. This is an example of:
A) affirmative action.
B) disparate impact.
C) reverse discrimination.
D) retaliation.
E) business necessity defense.

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Retaliation is a type of discrimination. It is illegal for employers to retaliate against employees for making discrimination charges, giving testimony in a discrimination case, or in any way participating in a discrimination investigation.

Halle Notices That There Are Unfair Pay Practices Going on at Her