Workplace mistreatment & retaliation
Plain-language guides to recognizing workplace mistreatment and keeping a clear, dated record of it — the signs to watch for, what to write down, and where to get real help. These pages help you recognize and document; they are not legal, medical, or mental-health advice.
Retaliation after complaining at work — how to recognize and document it
How to recognize retaliation after you raised a concern at work, and how to keep a dated record of what changed and when.
Documenting workplace harassment — how to recognize and record it
How to recognize workplace harassment and keep a clear, dated record of what was said or done, when, and who saw it.
Bullying and a hostile work environment — how to recognize and document it
How to recognize workplace bullying and a hostile environment, and keep a dated record of the behavior and its effect on your work.
Being forced out of a job (constructive dismissal) — how to recognize and document it
How to recognize when conditions are being made intolerable to push you to quit, and how to document what changed and when.
Unfair discipline and write-ups — how to recognize and document them
How to recognize discipline or write-ups that seem unfair or selective, and how to keep a dated record and your response.
Documenting discrimination at work — how to recognize and record it
How to recognize workplace discrimination and keep a dated, factual record of decisions and comments tied to who you are.
Denied sick leave or made to work unwell — how to recognize and document it
How to recognize being wrongly denied sick leave or pressured to work while unwell, and how to keep a dated record.
Threats and intimidation over pay — how to recognize and document it
How to recognize threats or intimidation used to stop you asking about pay, and how to keep a dated record safely.
Unsafe conditions and speaking up — how to recognize and document it
How to recognize unsafe working conditions and record them — and any pushback after you raised them — as a dated record.
Cut or demoted after raising a concern — how to recognize and document it
How to recognize a demotion or cut in hours or pay that followed you raising a concern, and how to record the before and after.
These pages help you recognize and document workplace mistreatment. They are general information for the US, not legal, medical, or mental-health advice. For the rules and complaint routes, see your state’s page, the U.S. Department of Labor, EEOC, or OSHA. If you are in distress or danger, reach out to a doctor, a person you trust, a relevant helpline, or local authorities.