paraphrase An example of an adverse action is an employment decision that has a negative impact on an individual's working conditions that may be the basis of a workplace discrimination claim. A failure to hire or train an individual, a discharge or layoff, and a decision to offer an individual reduced compensation or level of benefits are examples of adverse actions. An employer's decision not to promote an employee, and an employer's decision to reassign an employee to significantly different responsibilities are also considered adverse actions.13 Adverse actions can relate to any term and condition of employment, and Title p. 23VII prohibits workplace discrimination as it relates to each of them, including decisions relating to