Step-by-step guideRead the guidelines →Submit evidence
How to contribute
Rotten Company is built entirely by its members. Pick what you'd like to do and we'll show you the steps.
Before you start
Take a minute to read what we accept and what gets removed.
Submit evidence
About 2 minutes once you have your source ready.
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Create a free account
You need an account so every submission has someone accountable behind it. Your email is never shown publicly.Sign-in card with a Continue with Google button and an email field - 2
Find the company
Start typing the company name and pick it from the list. If it isn't there yet, request it first (see adding a company).Company search box showing matching companies - 3
Gather your evidence
Every submission needs at least one verifiable source. Official documents carry the most weight.- About leadership decisions, not regular staff
- Remove personal data like home addresses
- Explain why it matters, not just a link
Three kinds of evidence ranked from strongest to good - 4
Fill in the evidence form
Give it a short, factual title and describe what happened, when and who in leadership was involved. Attach the document or paste links in the summary.- Pick the closest category
- Suggest a severity: low, medium or high
- Add when it happened, even roughly
Evidence form with title, summary, category, severity and attachment fields - 5
Members review it
Other members check your submission against the public guidelines before it is published. You'll get an email with the decision, and a reason if it's rejected.Review checklist with three passed checks - 6
The score updates
Once approved, the record appears on the company page and its Rotten Score is recalculated, weighted by how serious the harm is.Company score rising from 42.6 to 45.1 on the score bar