Documentation Requirements for Constructive Discharge Claims

Pattern Evidence of Intolerable Conditions

Escalation Documentation: Constructive discharge requires showing progression to intolerable conditions: - Timeline showing harassment frequency and severity increase - Evidence of employer knowledge and inadequate response - Documentation of impact on work performance and health - Contemporary expressions of distress and intent to resign - Medical records linking health problems to workplace harassment Comparative Evidence: - How other harassment complaints were handled in organization - Whether similarly situated employees received better treatment - Evidence of employer's general response to harassment issues - Comparison of your treatment before and after harassment began - Industry standards for addressing harassment complaints Witness Testimony: - Coworkers who observed intolerable working conditions - Medical professionals who treated harassment-related health issues - Family and friends who witnessed impact on personal life - Professional contacts who can attest to work performance changes - Other employees who experienced similar treatment

Medical and Professional Impact Evidence

Healthcare Documentation: - Medical records showing stress-related physical symptoms - Mental health treatment for anxiety, depression, or PTSD - Prescription medications for harassment-related conditions - Doctor recommendations to leave workplace for health reasons - Documentation of how harassment affected overall well-being Professional Impact Assessment: - Performance reviews showing decline correlated with harassment - Lost opportunities for advancement or training - Professional reputation damage within industry - Career trajectory changes due to forced resignation - Financial impact of leaving employment Economic Damages Documentation: - Lost wages from forced resignation - Lost benefits and advancement opportunities - Job search costs and career transition expenses - Medical expenses for harassment-related treatment - Impact on earning capacity and career development

Contemporary Evidence of Resignation Motivation

Real-Time Documentation: - Emails or messages expressing intent to quit due to harassment - Diary entries or logs documenting daily workplace stress - Communications with family or friends about work situation - Medical appointments scheduled due to work-related stress - Job search activities motivated by intolerable conditions Credibility Enhancement: - Consistent story across multiple documentation sources - Contemporary evidence created before resignation decision - Multiple witnesses to your distress about work conditions - Professional advice supporting resignation decision - Evidence that resignation was reluctant last resort