# Workplace Harassment Help - New Mexico ## 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 Assault 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 Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions - Human Rights Bureau** - **Phone:** 1-800-566-9471 - **Website:** [https://www.dws.state.nm.us/en-us/Researchers/Publications/Economic-News/category/human-rights](https://www.dws.state.nm.us/en-us/Researchers/Publications/Economic-News/category/human-rights) - **Description:** Handles complaints and provides resources for employees facing workplace harassment in New Mexico. - **New Mexico Human Rights Commission** - **Phone:** 1-800-566-9471 - **Website:** [https://www.dws.state.nm.us/en-us/Researchers/Publications/Economic-News/category/human-rights](https://www.dws.state.nm.us/en-us/Researchers/Publications/Economic-News/category/human-rights) - **Description:** Addresses workplace harassment and discrimination complaints within New Mexico. ## Local Workplace Harassment Resources by Region/City ### Albuquerque - **New Mexico Legal Aid** - **Phone:** 1-833-545-4357 - **Website:** [https://www.newmexicolegalaid.org](https://www.newmexicolegalaid.org/) - **Description:** Provides free legal assistance to low-income individuals facing workplace harassment and discrimination. ### Santa Fe - **Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Albuquerque Area Office** - **Phone:** 1-800-669-4000 - **Website:** [https://www.eeoc.gov/field/albuquerque](https://www.eeoc.gov/field/albuquerque) - **Description:** Assists individuals in Santa Fe and surrounding areas with filing complaints related to workplace harassment. ### Las Cruces - **Southern New Mexico Legal Services** - **Phone:** 1-866-416-1922 - **Website:** [https://www.snmlegalaid.org](https://www.snmlegalaid.org/) - **Description:** Offers legal assistance for workplace harassment cases to residents in the Las Cruces area. ## Online and Remote Workplace Harassment Resources - **Workplace Fairness** - **Website:** [https://www.workplacefairness.org](https://www.workplacefairness.org/) - **Description:** Provides information on employee rights and resources for addressing workplace harassment. - **Legal Aid Network of New Mexico** - **Website:** [https://www.nmlegalaid.org](https://www.nmlegalaid.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 Mexico Human Rights Bureau or the EEOC. 4. **Seek Legal Assistance:** - Contact a lawyer specializing in workplace harassment or discrimination cases. --- _Updated as of December 23, 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions._