# Workplace Harassment Help - Montana ## 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 - **Montana Department of Labor and Industry, Human Rights Bureau** - **Phone:** 1-800-542-0807 - **Website:** [https://erd.dli.mt.gov/human-rights](https://erd.dli.mt.gov/human-rights) - **Description:** Investigates complaints of workplace harassment and discrimination under Montana law. - **Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)** - **Phone:** 1-800-666-6899 - **Website:** [https://www.mtlsa.org](https://www.mtlsa.org/) - **Description:** Offers free legal assistance for eligible individuals facing workplace harassment. ## Local Workplace Harassment Resources by Region/City ### Billings - **Yellowstone County Self Help Law Center** - **Phone:** 406-869-3531 - **Website:** [https://courts.mt.gov/selfhelp](https://courts.mt.gov/selfhelp) - **Description:** Provides guidance on legal options for harassment and workplace disputes. ### Missoula - **Missoula Community Dispute Resolution Center** - **Phone:** 406-552-6139 - **Website:** [https://www.missoulacommunitymediation.org](https://www.missoulacommunitymediation.org/) - **Description:** Offers mediation and conflict resolution services for workplace issues. ### Bozeman - **Gallatin Legal Assistance Clinic** - **Phone:** 406-582-2158 - **Website:** [https://www.gallatinlegalassistance.org](https://www.gallatinlegalassistance.org/) - **Description:** Provides legal resources and support for workplace harassment cases. ## Online and Remote Workplace Harassment Resources - **Workplace Fairness** - **Website:** [https://www.workplacefairness.org](https://www.workplacefairness.org/) - **Description:** Online tools and information to help employees understand and address workplace harassment. - **RAINN Online Chat** - **Website:** [https://hotline.rainn.org/online](https://hotline.rainn.org/online) - **Description:** Confidential online support for harassment victims, available 24/7. ## 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 Montana Human Rights Bureau 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 Montana Department of Labor and Industry or Montana Legal Services Association._