Retaliation timeline

Retaliation timeline

What I did that was protected

• Date: ________ What I did (complained, asked about pay, used sick day, reported danger): ________________
• Who I told, and how (in person, text, email): ________________

What happened after (one line each, oldest first)

• Date: ________ What happened: ________________ Who saw it: ________
• Date: ________ What happened: ________________ Who saw it: ________
• Date: ________ What happened: ________________ Who saw it: ________

Proof I saved (copies at home or on my own phone)

• Texts, emails or notes from my boss
• Schedules or pay stubs from before and after
• Good reviews or awards from before
• Names and phone numbers of witnesses

Deadlines

• Days between my protected act and the punishment: ____ (90 days or less helps)
• File by (1 year from the punishment): ________
• Filed with: ________ on ________ Case number: ________

From Illegal retaliation at work. Facts checked October 21, 2026. Free information, not legal or medical advice.