# Workplace Harassment Help - North Carolina ## 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 - **North Carolina Department of Labor - Employment Discrimination Bureau (EDB)** - **Phone:** 1-919-807-2831 - **Website:** [https://www.labor.nc.gov](https://www.labor.nc.gov/) - **Description:** Investigates workplace harassment and discrimination complaints under state law. - **North Carolina Human Relations Commission** - **Phone:** 1-984-236-1910 - **Website:** [https://www.ncoah.com](https://www.ncoah.com/) - **Description:** Provides mediation and resources for workplace harassment cases across North Carolina. ## Local Workplace Harassment Resources by Region/City ### Charlotte - **Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy** - **Phone:** 1-704-376-1600 - **Website:** [https://charlottelegaladvocacy.org](https://charlottelegaladvocacy.org/) - **Description:** Offers free or low-cost legal services for workplace harassment and discrimination cases. ### Raleigh/Durham - **Legal Aid of North Carolina** - **Phone:** 1-866-219-5262 - **Website:** [https://www.legalaidnc.org](https://www.legalaidnc.org/) - **Description:** Provides legal assistance to victims of workplace harassment and other employment issues. ### Asheville - **Pisgah Legal Services** - **Phone:** 1-828-253-0406 - **Website:** [https://www.pisgahlegal.org](https://www.pisgahlegal.org/) - **Description:** Offers advocacy and legal help for workplace harassment cases in western North Carolina. ## Online and Remote Workplace Harassment Resources - **Workplace Harassment Support Groups** - **Website:** [https://www.mentalhealthamerica.net](https://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/) - **Description:** Online forums and communities offering support and advice for workplace harassment victims. - **Legal Aid Websites** - **Website:** [https://www.womenslaw.org](https://www.womenslaw.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 **North Carolina Department of Labor** or the **EEOC**. 4. **Seek Legal Assistance:** - Contact a lawyer specializing in workplace harassment or discrimination cases. --- _Updated as of December 31, 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])._