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the act of retaliating before an actual provocation or attack has occurred
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The company has a strict policy against any form of pretaliation towards employees who report misconduct.
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Don't worry about pretaliation from your boss, just speak up and report what you saw.
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If you experience any pretaliation for whistleblowing, you should contact HR immediately.
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The looming threat of pretaliation can discourage employees from reporting unethical behavior.