In EEOC's technical guidance summaries for employers, the federal agency clearly states that retaliation is unlawful because employees are entitled to file a complaint based on their civil rights ...

The court did rule that the EEOC was authorized to file suit against employers in the absence of an underlying charge of discrimination.

While non-federal workers could long file claims with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission online, EEOC just launched the portal for feds on Tuesday.