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Document Everything
When something feels wrong at work—start documenting. Whether it’s harassment, wage theft, or safety violations, your best protection is evidence. It can make or break your case if you choose to report, file a complaint, or take legal action.
Why Documentation Matters
• It helps you track patterns of abuse or mistreatment.
• It builds a timeline of what happened and when.
• It can protect you if you’re retaliated against or fired.
• It gives lawyers, investigators, or the media proof to work with.
What to Document
Start keeping a secure log of incidents. You can use a notebook, a Google Doc, or the downloadable form below.
For every incident, write down:
• Date & time
• Who was involved (names, titles)
• What happened (exact words or actions)
• Where it happened
• Who witnessed it
• How it affected you (emotionally, physically, financially)
Save Everything
• Screenshots of texts, messages, or DMs
• Voicemails or audio clips
• Photos of injuries, timecards, or unsanitary conditions
• Pay stubs and schedules
• Emails or notes from managers or coworkers
Pro tip: Back up your files to a cloud folder or email them to yourself with the subject line “Workplace Docs.”
Can I Record Conversations at Work?
Check Your State Here:
[Recording Laws by State – Digital Media Law Project]
https://www.justia.com/50-state-surveys/recording-phone-calls-and-conversations/
Important Tip: Keep your documentation off company devices.
Use your personal phone, email, or storage—never anything your employer can access.
Digital Tools to Help You
• Evernote / Google Docs – for keeping logs
• Otter.ai – voice memo transcripts
• Signal / ProtonMail – for private, secure messages
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