# Workplace Harassment Help - Minnesota ## 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 - **Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR)** - **Phone:** 1-833-454-0148 - **Website:** [https://mn.gov/mdhr](https://mn.gov/mdhr) - **Description:** Handles complaints of workplace harassment and discrimination under the Minnesota Human Rights Act. - **Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI)** - **Phone:** 1-800-342-5354 - **Website:** [https://www.dli.mn.gov](https://www.dli.mn.gov/) - **Description:** Provides resources and assistance for workplace safety and harassment issues. ## Local Workplace Harassment Resources by Region/City ### Minneapolis - **Minneapolis Civil Rights Department** - **Phone:** 612-673-3012 - **Website:** [https://www.minneapolismn.gov](https://www.minneapolismn.gov/) - **Description:** Investigates workplace harassment and discrimination complaints within Minneapolis. ### Saint Paul - **Saint Paul Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity (HREEO)** - **Phone:** 651-266-8966 - **Website:** [https://www.stpaul.gov](https://www.stpaul.gov/) - **Description:** Addresses complaints of workplace harassment and promotes equal employment opportunities in Saint Paul. ### Duluth - **Duluth Human Rights Office** - **Phone:** 218-730-5630 - **Website:** [https://duluthmn.gov/human-rights](https://duluthmn.gov/human-rights) - **Description:** Supports employees facing workplace harassment through mediation and advocacy. ## Online and Remote Workplace Harassment Resources - **Workplace Fairness** - **Website:** [https://www.workplacefairness.org](https://www.workplacefairness.org/) - **Description:** Offers resources and tools to understand workplace rights, including harassment. - **Minnesota Legal Aid** - **Website:** [https://www.mylegalaid.org](https://www.mylegalaid.org/) - **Description:** Provides free legal assistance for workplace harassment and discrimination cases. ## 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 Minnesota Department of Human Rights 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])._