# Workplace Harassment Help - New Jersey ## 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 - **New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR)** - **Phone:** 1-833-NJDCR4U (653-2748) - **Website:** [https://www.njoag.gov/about/divisions-and-offices/division-on-civil-rights](https://www.njoag.gov/about/divisions-and-offices/division-on-civil-rights) - **Description:** Investigates and enforces state anti-discrimination laws, including workplace harassment claims. - **New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development - Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action** - **Phone:** 609-292-7832 - **Website:** [https://www.nj.gov/labor](https://www.nj.gov/labor) - **Description:** Provides resources and handles complaints about workplace harassment and discrimination. ## Local Workplace Harassment Resources by Region/City ### Northern New Jersey - **Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ)** - **Phone:** 1-888-LSNJ-LAW (1-888-576-5529) - **Website:** [https://www.lsnj.org](https://www.lsnj.org/) - **Description:** Provides free or low-cost legal help for workplace harassment and discrimination cases. ### Central New Jersey - **Middlesex County Office of Human Services - Division of Workplace Advocacy** - **Phone:** 732-745-3285 - **Website:** [https://www.middlesexcountynj.gov](https://www.middlesexcountynj.gov/) - **Description:** Offers counseling, mediation, and resources for workplace harassment victims. ### Southern New Jersey - **South Jersey Legal Services, Inc.** - **Phone:** 1-800-496-4570 - **Website:** [https://www.lsnj.org/sjls](https://www.lsnj.org/sjls) - **Description:** Provides legal assistance and advocacy for workplace harassment cases. ## Online and Remote Workplace Harassment Resources - **Workplace Harassment Support Groups** - **Website:** [https://www.supportgroups.com/workplace-harassment](https://www.supportgroups.com/workplace-harassment) - **Description:** Online forums and communities offering support and advice for workplace harassment victims. - **Legal Aid Websites** - **Website:** [https://www.workplacefairness.org](https://www.workplacefairness.org/) - **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 the **New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR)** 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 New Jersey Division on Civil Rights at [https://www.njoag.gov](https://www.njoag.gov/)._