Here are resources for addressing **workplace harassment** in Pennsylvania, including support for reporting incidents, legal help, and emotional assistance: --- ### **State and Federal Agencies** 1. **Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC)** - **Services**: Handles complaints about workplace harassment, discrimination, and retaliation under Pennsylvania state law. - **How to File a Complaint**: Online, by mail, or in person. Complaints must be filed within **180 days** of the incident. - **Contact**: - Phone: 1-717-787-4410 - Toll-Free: 1-855-866-5718 - Website: [https://www.phrc.pa.gov](https://www.phrc.pa.gov/) 2. **U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)** - **Services**: Investigates claims of workplace harassment and discrimination under federal laws (e.g., Title VII of the Civil Rights Act). - **How to File a Complaint**: Online or in person at the Philadelphia or Pittsburgh EEOC offices. Complaints must be filed within **300 days** of the incident in Pennsylvania. - **Contact**: - Phone: 1-800-669-4000 - TTY: 1-800-669-6820 - Website: [https://www.eeoc.gov](https://www.eeoc.gov/) --- ### **Legal Assistance** 1. **Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) - Lawyer Referral Service** - **Services**: Connects you with employment lawyers specializing in workplace harassment. - **Contact**: - Phone: 1-800-692-7375 - Website: [https://www.pabar.org](https://www.pabar.org/) 2. **Community Legal Services (CLS)** - **Services**: Free or low-cost legal assistance for workers facing harassment, especially low-income individuals. - **Contact**: - Philadelphia Office: 1-215-981-3700 - Website: [https://clsphila.org](https://clsphila.org/) 3. **National Women’s Law Center (NWLC)** - **Services**: Resources and legal guidance for workplace harassment, especially gender-based cases. - **Contact**: - Website: [https://nwlc.org](https://nwlc.org/) --- ### **Union and Worker Advocacy Groups** 1. **Pennsylvania AFL-CIO** - **Services**: Advocacy and support for union members experiencing workplace harassment. - **Contact**: - Phone: 1-717-238-9351 - Website: [https://www.paaflcio.org](https://www.paaflcio.org/) 2. **Justice at Work Pennsylvania** - **Services**: Legal aid for low-wage and immigrant workers, including workplace harassment issues. - **Contact**: - Phone: 1-412-636-2473 - Website: [https://www.justiceatworklegalaid.org](https://www.justiceatworklegalaid.org/) --- ### **Hotlines and Emotional Support** 1. **Workplace Harassment Hotline (TIME’S UP)** - **Services**: Offers free, confidential support and referrals for individuals facing workplace harassment. - **Contact**: - Phone: 1-855-4US-WORK (1-855-487-9675) - Website: [https://timesupnow.org/workplace/](https://timesupnow.org/workplace/) 2. **National Domestic Violence Hotline** (Workplace Abuse) - **Services**: Support for workplace harassment tied to domestic violence or abuse. - **Contact**: - Phone: 1-800-799-7233 - Website: [https://www.thehotline.org](https://www.thehotline.org/) 3. **PA 211** - **Services**: Assistance with finding counseling, legal aid, or other services in your area. - **Contact**: - Dial **211** - Website: [https://www.pa211.org](https://www.pa211.org/) --- ### **Counseling and Therapy** 1. **Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)** - **Services**: Many employers offer EAPs to provide confidential counseling and support for workplace harassment. - **Action**: Contact your HR department to inquire about EAP availability. 2. **Pennsylvania Psychological Association** - **Services**: Helps locate licensed therapists specializing in workplace trauma. - **Website**: [https://www.papsy.org](https://www.papsy.org/) --- ### Steps to Address Workplace Harassment: 1. Document incidents thoroughly (dates, times, witnesses, emails, etc.). 2. Report to your employer or HR department following company policies. 3. Seek external help from one of the above organizations if internal reporting is ineffective. These resources ensure support, legal protection, and emotional care for individuals facing workplace harassment in Pennsylvania.