# Workplace Harassment Help - Kentucky ## National Workplace Harassment Resources - **U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)** - **Phone:** 1-800-669-4000 - **TTY:** 1-800-669-6820 - **Website:** [https://www.eeoc.gov](https://www.eeoc.gov/) - **Description:** Federal agency that enforces laws against workplace discrimination and harassment. File complaints and access resources. - **National Sexual Harassment Hotline (RAINN)** - **Phone:** 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) - **Website:** [https://www.rainn.org](https://www.rainn.org/) - **Description:** Confidential support and resources for harassment, including workplace incidents. - **Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)** - **Phone:** 1-800-321-6742 (OSHA) - **Website:** [https://www.osha.gov](https://www.osha.gov/) - **Description:** Helps with unsafe or hostile work environments, including harassment. ## Statewide Workplace Harassment Resources - **Kentucky Labor Cabinet, Division of Employment Standards, Apprenticeship, and Mediation** - **Phone:** 502-564-3070 - **Website:** [https://labor.ky.gov/](https://labor.ky.gov/) - **Description:** Provides resources and handles workplace harassment and wage complaints for employees in Kentucky. - **Kentucky Commission on Human Rights** - **Phone:** 1-800-292-5566 - **Website:** [https://kchr.ky.gov/](https://kchr.ky.gov/) - **Description:** Investigates workplace discrimination and harassment complaints within Kentucky. ## Local Workplace Harassment Resources by Region/City ### Louisville - **Legal Aid Society** - **Phone:** 502-584-1254 - **Website:** [https://www.laslou.org/](https://www.laslou.org/) - **Description:** Provides legal assistance for employees facing workplace harassment and discrimination. ### Lexington - **Appalachian Research and Defense Fund of Kentucky (AppalReD Legal Aid)** - **Phone:** 1-866-277-5733 - **Website:** [https://www.ardfky.org/](https://www.ardfky.org/) - **Description:** Offers free legal help for workplace harassment cases in Eastern Kentucky. ### Bowling Green - **Kentucky Legal Aid** - **Phone:** 1-800-782-1924 - **Website:** [https://www.klaid.org/](https://www.klaid.org/) - **Description:** Provides legal services for low-income individuals dealing with workplace harassment. ## Online and Remote Workplace Harassment Resources - **Workplace Harassment Support Groups** - **Website:** [https://www.endingworkplaceharassment.org](https://www.endingworkplaceharassment.org/) - **Description:** Online forums and communities offering support and advice for workplace harassment victims. - **Legal Aid at Work** - **Website:** [https://legalaidatwork.org/](https://legalaidatwork.org/) - **Description:** Connects employees with legal resources to address harassment issues. ## How to Address Workplace Harassment 1. **Document Incidents:** - Write down dates, times, locations, and details of each incident. - Keep records of communications (emails, messages). 2. **Report to Employer:** - Notify your supervisor, HR department, or union representative. - Follow your company’s harassment reporting policy. 3. **Contact State or Federal Authorities:** - File a complaint with Kentucky’s Commission on Human Rights or the EEOC. 4. **Seek Legal Assistance:** - Contact a lawyer specializing in workplace harassment or discrimination cases. --- _Updated as of December 11, 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])._