your leverage begins with clarity
Because the clearer your story, the stronger your support.
your leverage begins with clarity
Because the clearer your story, the stronger your support.
About Protected Class Playbook
What is the Protected Class Playbook?
The Protected Class Playbook is a practical, judgment-free prep tool for employees in crisis. It’s designed to help you track, structure, and express what’s happening — so you can advocate for yourself or get others to advocate on your behalf.
It’s not legal advice — just a simple way to bring order to your experience and make your case easier to explain when you’re ready to speak up.
Why Most Workplace Complaints Fail
Fewer than 1 in 5 discrimination or retaliation charges filed with the EEOC ever yield a meaningful settlement for the employee — and only 2-3 % receive a “reasonable-cause” finding.¹
The biggest reason? Lack of organized, contemporaneous evidence.
How the Protected Class Playbook Helps You
Our framework trains you to spot misconduct early, document it clearly, and present a cohesive story. When you’re ready to talk with a lawyer, union, or advocate, you’ll bring proof, not panic—sharply increasing your odds of a successful outcome.
About Protected Class Playbook
Our Mission
To empower employees in crisis by providing judgment-free frameworks that validate their experience, help them recognize mistreatment early, and build the courage to document it clearly and confidently.
Through structure and self-awareness, we help employees break through the emotional chaos, detach from gaslighting, and take the first steps toward protecting themselves — whether they choose to self-advocate or seek external support.
Our Vision
A world where no one faces workplace misconduct alone — where every employee, regardless of identity or industry, has access to tools that bring clarity, credibility, and courage to their side of the story.
We envision a more equitable workplace ecosystem, where prevention and protection go hand-in-hand — and truth becomes a catalyst for change.
Your story, organized and filed
Level 1: Your Personal Log Book
The Incident Tracker
Start here when everything feels like too much. This simple table helps you capture key details — what happened, how it made you feel, and the patterns you’re starting to see. No fancy language. No legal jargon. Just your truth, laid out in a way that makes sense.
Level 2: Building a Credible Timeline
The Tactical Timeline
Now that you’ve spotted the pattern, it’s time to go deeper.
This tool helps you build a precise timeline — who was involved, what happened, where and when, and most importantly, why it matters.
You’re not just documenting anymore. You’re building a strong, credible story — ready to escalate when needed, while keeping it professional.
Level 3: Escalation-Ready Documentation
The Legal Lens Timeline
The Legal Lens Timeline
When you’re done second-guessing and ready to take action.
This tool helps you frame your experience through a legal lens — tracking misconduct, mapping impact, and identifying potential violations all in one place.
It’s built to support conversations with attorneys, employee advocates, or external investigators.