# Workplace Harassment Help - South 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
- **South Carolina Human Affairs Commission (SCHAC)**
- **Phone:** (803) 737-7800
- **Website:** [https://www.schac.sc.gov](https://www.schac.sc.gov/)
- **Description:** State agency that enforces laws against workplace harassment and discrimination. Handles complaints and provides resources for employees facing workplace harassment in South Carolina.
- **South Carolina Employment Security Commission (ESC)**
- **Phone:** (803) 737-2680
- **Website:** [https://www.jobs.sc.gov](https://www.jobs.sc.gov/)
- **Description:** Provides support for workers dealing with harassment in the workplace, including job placement assistance and resources for legal recourse.
## Local Workplace Harassment Resources by Region/City
### Columbia
- **South Carolina Legal Services**
- **Phone:** (888) 346-5592
- **Website:** [https://www.sclegal.org](https://www.sclegal.org/)
- **Description:** Provides free or low-cost legal help for individuals experiencing workplace harassment or discrimination in Columbia.
### Charleston
- **Charleston Legal Access**
- **Phone:** (843) 323-9731
- **Website:** [https://www.charlestonlegalaccess.org](https://www.charlestonlegalaccess.org/)
- **Description:** Offers free legal advice and assistance for victims of workplace harassment in the Charleston area.
### Greenville
- **Legal Services of Upstate South Carolina**
- **Phone:** (864) 582-2002
- **Website:** [https://www.lsupstate.org](https://www.lsupstate.org/)
- **Description:** Provides legal aid and advocacy for individuals facing workplace harassment in Greenville and surrounding areas.
## Online and Remote Workplace Harassment Resources
- **Workplace Harassment Support Groups**
- **Website:** [https://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/harassment](https://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/harassment)
- **Description:** Online forums and communities offering support and advice for workplace harassment victims.
- **Legal Aid Websites**
- **Website:** [https://www.sclegal.org](https://www.sclegal.org/)
- **Description:** Connects employees with legal resources and support 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 South Carolina Human Affairs Commission (SCHAC) or the EEOC.
4. **Seek Legal Assistance:**
- Contact a lawyer specializing in workplace harassment or discrimination cases.
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