Documenting Harassment or Discrimination Claims

Documentation is very important.  Good documentation will support your position and provide credibility to your claim.  Keep a journal of all the events that contributed to the harassment and/or discrimination. 

 The following should be included in the documentation:

• Date of occurrence
• Location
  • Ex: In the company break room at 9:25 amHarassers
  • Ex: Mark Zinnnn was putting money into the candy machine
• Witnesses
  • Ex: Mary Mrrrty was in the break room and Jeff Grrrty came in at 9:30 am
• What happened
  • Describe the behaviors in detail, where everyone was located, what words or actions  occurred, who said or did the words or actions, and the result of the behaviors, i.e. you left the room, you cried, etc.
• Whom you told and what you said afterwards
  • Ex: I told Jes Maeeeiy. I said…
• Signature
• Date written