# Workplace Harassment Help - New York ## 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 York State Division of Human Rights** - **Phone:** 1-888-392-3644 - **Website:** [https://dhr.ny.gov](https://dhr.ny.gov/) - **Description:** Handles complaints and enforces anti-discrimination laws, including workplace harassment. - **New York Department of Labor - Division of Labor Standards** - **Phone:** 1-888-469-7365 - **Website:** [https://dol.ny.gov](https://dol.ny.gov/) - **Description:** Offers guidance on workplace rights, including harassment prevention and resolution. ## Local Workplace Harassment Resources by Region/City ### New York City - **New York City Commission on Human Rights** - **Phone:** 212-416-0197 - **Website:** [https://www.nyc.gov/humanrights](https://www.nyc.gov/humanrights) - **Description:** Investigates complaints and enforces workplace harassment and discrimination laws in NYC. ### Buffalo - **Erie County Department of Equal Employment Opportunity** - **Phone:** 716-858-7542 - **Website:** [https://www3.erie.gov/eeo](https://www3.erie.gov/eeo) - **Description:** Provides support for employees facing workplace harassment and discrimination in Erie County. ### Albany - **Capital District Women’s Employment & Resource Center (WERC)** - **Phone:** 518-225-3131 - **Website:** [https://www.cdwerc.org](https://www.cdwerc.org/) - **Description:** Offers counseling and support for women experiencing workplace harassment. ## Online and Remote Workplace Harassment Resources - **Workplace Harassment Support Groups** - **Website:** [https://www.workplacefairness.org](https://www.workplacefairness.org/) - **Description:** Online forums and resources offering support 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 the New York State Division of Human Rights or the EEOC. 4. **Seek Legal Assistance:** - Contact a lawyer specializing in workplace harassment or discrimination cases. --- _Updated as of December 30, 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact the New York State Division of Human Rights at [https://dhr.ny.gov](https://dhr.ny.gov/)._