Subjecting a person to a detriment because they have done a protected act or there is a belief that they have done a protected act i.e. bringing proceedings under the Equality Act 2010; giving evidenc [..]

Any form of detriment directed at a person for alleging, making or participating in, supporting or resolving a complaint of discrimination, sexual harassment or victimisation; or a person associated with a person who alleges, makes or participates in, supports or resolves a complaint of discrimination, sexual harassment or victimisation.

(n) an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

Victimisation or penalisation is unfair treatment of a employee by an employer because of some action the worker has taken, such as claiming the minimum wage.

It is unlawful for anyone to threaten, harass or victimise a person who has been involved with a sexual harassment complaint.

Actions such as threats, harassment or punishment of a person who is, will be or has been involved in a complaint under the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, is unlawful.