| − | The '''reasonable belief doctrine''' is a limitation on claims for retaliation filed under [[Title VII]]: the employee who sues for retaliation must show that she had a reasonable, good faith belief that her initial complaint about discrimination was legitimate in order to recover for retaliation in response to her complaint. | + | The '''reasonable belief doctrine''' is a legal term describing limitation on claims for retaliation filed under [[Title VII]]: the employee who sues for retaliation must show that she had a reasonable, good faith belief that her initial complaint about discrimination was legitimate in order to recover for retaliation in response to her complaint. |