Performance Review Evidence: Proving Retaliation & Digital Storage and Organization Systems

Baseline Performance Documentation

Pre-Harassment Performance: Collect evidence of good performance before harassment began: - Performance reviews and evaluations - Awards, recognitions, and commendations - Client testimonials and positive feedback - Training completion certificates - Promotion history and salary increases Project Documentation: - Keep copies of successful projects and deliverables - Save positive emails from supervisors and clients - Document leadership roles and additional responsibilities - Maintain records of training provided to others - Keep evidence of initiative and professional development

Post-Complaint Performance Changes

Documenting Retaliation Through Performance Issues: - Note timing of negative reviews relative to harassment complaints - Compare current evaluations to historical performance - Document new, unreasonable performance standards - Keep records of impossible deadlines or assignments - Note exclusion from training or development opportunities Witness Testimony on Performance Changes: - Ask coworkers to document observations about your work quality - Request testimony about changes in how you're being treated - Get statements about unreasonable performance expectations - Document witnesses to discriminatory assignment of work - Collect evidence of different standards applied to you versus others

Email and Communication Evidence

Performance-Related Communications: Save all emails regarding: - Performance evaluations and feedback - Project assignments and deadlines - Training opportunities offered or denied - Promotion discussions and decisions - Disciplinary actions or warnings Comparative Evidence: Document how others are treated differently: - Similar situations handled differently for other employees - Different standards applied to similar performance issues - Opportunities offered to others but not to you - Different levels of support provided to other employees - Disparate disciplinary actions for similar behaviors

Secure Storage Solutions

Cloud Storage Options: - Use personal cloud accounts (Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud) - Create dedicated folders for harassment evidence - Enable two-factor authentication for security - Regularly back up all evidence files - Share access with trusted family member or attorney Physical Storage Backup: - Keep printed copies of critical documents - Store backups in secure, off-site location - Use fireproof safe for most important evidence - Create multiple copies of irreplaceable evidence - Organize physical files with clear labeling system File Organization Best Practices: ` Harassment Evidence/ ├── Incident Logs/ │ ├── 2024-01-Incidents.pdf │ ├── 2024-02-Incidents.pdf │ └── 2024-03-Incidents.pdf ├── Email Evidence/ │ ├── Screenshots/ │ └── Forwarded Messages/ ├── Witness Statements/ │ ├── Formal Statements/ │ └── Email Confirmations/ ├── Medical Records/ │ ├── Doctor Visits/ │ ├── Therapy Records/ │ └── Health Impact Logs/ ├── Performance Reviews/ │ ├── Pre-Harassment/ │ └── Post-Complaint/ └── Legal Documents/ ├── Company Policies/ ├── Complaint Letters/ └── Agency Filings/ `

Digital Security Considerations

Protecting Evidence from Tampering: - Use password protection for sensitive files - Create checksums or hashes for digital evidence - Use secure email services for evidence transmission - Avoid storing evidence on work computers or networks - Document chain of custody for all evidence Privacy and Confidentiality: - Limit access to evidence files - Use privacy settings on cloud storage - Encrypt sensitive documents when possible - Be cautious about sharing evidence via unsecured methods - Consider legal privilege when sharing with attorneys