# Workplace Harassment Help - Massachusetts ## 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 - **Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD)** - **Phone:** 1-800-392-3628 - **Website:** [https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-commission-against-discrimination](https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-commission-against-discrimination) - **Description:** Handles complaints and provides resources for employees facing workplace harassment and discrimination in Massachusetts. - **Massachusetts Office of Attorney General – Fair Labor Division** - **Phone:** 617-727-3465 - **Website:** [https://www.mass.gov/orgs/fair-labor-division](https://www.mass.gov/orgs/fair-labor-division) - **Description:** Investigates workplace harassment and discrimination complaints, including retaliation. ## Local Workplace Harassment Resources by Region/City ### Boston - **Boston Bar Association - Lawyer Referral Service** - **Phone:** 617-742-0625 - **Website:** [https://www.bostonbar.org](https://www.bostonbar.org/) - **Description:** Provides referrals to lawyers specializing in workplace harassment and discrimination cases. ### Worcester - **Central Massachusetts Legal Services (CMLS)** - **Phone:** 508-752-3718 - **Website:** [https://www.cmlsma.org](https://www.cmlsma.org/) - **Description:** Offers legal assistance, including free consultations for those facing workplace harassment in Central Massachusetts. ### Springfield - **Western Massachusetts Legal Services** - **Phone:** 413-781-3050 - **Website:** [https://www.wmls.org](https://www.wmls.org/) - **Description:** Provides legal support for victims of workplace harassment in Western Massachusetts. ## Online and Remote Workplace Harassment Resources - **Workplace Harassment Support Groups** - **Website:** [https://www.workplacefairness.org](https://www.workplacefairness.org/) - **Description:** Online forums and communities offering support, advice, and resources for victims of workplace harassment. - **Legal Aid Websites** - **Website:** [https://www.lawhelp.org](https://www.lawhelp.org/) - **Description:** Connects employees with legal resources and organizations that address workplace 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 Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) 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 the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination or your local legal aid organization._