# Workplace Harassment Help - Mississippi ## 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 - **Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES)** - **Phone:** 601-321-6000 - **Website:** [https://www.mdes.ms.gov](https://www.mdes.ms.gov/) - **Description:** Provides information and resources for workplace harassment and discrimination complaints in Mississippi. - **Mississippi State Human Rights Commission** - **Phone:** 601-359-6050 - **Description:** Handles discrimination and harassment complaints within the state. ## Local Workplace Harassment Resources by Region/City ### Jackson - **Mississippi Center for Justice** - **Phone:** 601-352-2269 - **Website:** [https://www.mscenterforjustice.org](https://www.mscenterforjustice.org/) - **Description:** Provides legal assistance and advocacy for workplace harassment and discrimination cases. ### Gulfport - **Gulf Coast Women’s Center for Nonviolence** - **Phone:** 1-800-800-1396 - **Website:** [https://www.gcwcfn.org](https://www.gcwcfn.org/) - **Description:** Offers support services, including advocacy for individuals facing workplace harassment. ### Tupelo - **North Mississippi Legal Services** - **Phone:** 1-800-498-1804 - **Website:** [https://www.nmrls.com](https://www.nmrls.com/) - **Description:** Provides free or low-cost legal help for workplace harassment claims in the northern region of Mississippi. ## 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 and advice for workplace harassment victims. - **Legal Aid Websites** - **Website:** [https://www.lsc.gov](https://www.lsc.gov/) - **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 your state’s employment rights division or the EEOC. 4. **Seek Legal Assistance:** - Contact a lawyer specializing in workplace harassment or discrimination cases. --- _Updated as of December 16, 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])._