# 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. --- _Updated as of January 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact [Insert contact method or organization]._