# Workplace Harassment Help - Louisiana ## 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 - **Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC)** - **Phone:** 1-866-783-5567 - **Website:** [https://www.laworks.net](https://www.laworks.net/) - **Description:** Assists employees with workplace issues, including harassment and discrimination claims. - **Louisiana Commission on Human Rights (LCHR)** - **Phone:** 1-888-248-0859 - **Website:** [https://gov.louisiana.gov/page/lchr](https://gov.louisiana.gov/page/lchr) - **Description:** Investigates complaints of workplace harassment and discrimination in Louisiana. ## Local Workplace Harassment Resources by Region/City ### New Orleans - **Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center** - **Phone:** 504-596-2100 - **Website:** [https://www.gnofairhousing.org](https://www.gnofairhousing.org/) - **Description:** Provides legal advocacy and resources for workplace discrimination and harassment cases. ### Baton Rouge - **Capital Area United Way - Legal Services Program** - **Phone:** 225-383-2643 - **Website:** [https://www.cauw.org](https://www.cauw.org/) - **Description:** Offers free or low-cost legal advice for workplace harassment and discrimination claims. ### Shreveport - **Northwest Louisiana Legal Services** - **Phone:** 318-222-7186 - **Website:** [https://www.lsnl.org](https://www.lsnl.org/) - **Description:** Provides legal assistance for workplace harassment cases. ## Online and Remote Workplace Harassment Resources - **Workplace Harassment Support Groups** - **Website:** [https://www.7cups.com](https://www.7cups.com/) - **Description:** Online forums and communities offering support and advice for workplace harassment victims. - **Legal Aid Websites** - **Website:** [https://www.lawhelp.org](https://www.lawhelp.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 the Louisiana Workforce Commission or the EEOC. 4. **Seek Legal Assistance:** - Contact a lawyer specializing in workplace harassment or discrimination cases. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])._