# Workplace Harassment Help - Nebraska ## 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 - **Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission (NEOC)** - **Phone:** (402) 471-2024 - **Website:** [https://neoc.nebraska.gov](https://neoc.nebraska.gov/) - **Description:** Investigates and enforces state laws on workplace harassment and discrimination. - **Nebraska Department of Labor - Workplace Rights** - **Phone:** (402) 471-2239 - **Website:** [https://dol.nebraska.gov](https://dol.nebraska.gov/) - **Description:** Offers resources and support for employees facing workplace harassment and other labor issues. ## Local Workplace Harassment Resources by Region/City ### Omaha - **Women’s Center for Advancement (WCA)** - **Phone:** (402) 345-6555 - **Website:** [https://wcaomaha.org](https://wcaomaha.org/) - **Description:** Provides advocacy, legal assistance, and counseling for individuals experiencing workplace harassment. - **Legal Aid of Nebraska – Omaha Office** - **Phone:** (402) 348-1069 - **Website:** [https://www.legalaidofnebraska.org](https://www.legalaidofnebraska.org/) - **Description:** Offers free legal advice and representation for workplace harassment and employment issues. ### Lincoln - **Lincoln Commission on Human Rights (LCHR)** - **Phone:** (402) 441-7624 - **Website:** [https://lincoln.ne.gov/](https://lincoln.ne.gov/) - **Description:** Assists with local workplace harassment and discrimination complaints. - **Center for People in Need** - **Phone:** (402) 476-4357 - **Website:** [https://www.cfpin.org](https://www.cfpin.org/) - **Description:** Provides support and resources for workplace harassment victims, including legal referrals. ### Grand Island - **Grand Island Human Relations Office** - **Phone:** (308) 385-5444 ext. 268 - **Website:** [https://www.grand-island.com](https://www.grand-island.com/) - **Description:** Assists employees in addressing workplace harassment through local resources and referrals. ## Online and Remote Workplace Harassment Resources - **Workplace Fairness** - **Website:** [https://www.workplacefairness.org](https://www.workplacefairness.org/) - **Description:** Provides information about workplace harassment laws and employee rights, as well as legal resources. - **Nebraska Legal Aid’s Employment Law Resources** - **Website:** [https://www.legalaidofnebraska.org](https://www.legalaidofnebraska.org/) - **Description:** Offers guides and online resources for addressing workplace harassment and filing complaints. ## 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 Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission (NEOC) or the EEOC. 4. **Seek Legal Assistance:** - Contact a lawyer specializing in workplace harassment or discrimination cases. --- _Updated as of December 17, 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission._