# Workplace Harassment Help - Wisconsin ## 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 - **Wisconsin Equal Rights Division (ERD)** - **Phone:** 1-608-266-6860 (Madison) / 1-414-227-4384 (Milwaukee) - **Website:** [https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/er/](https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/er/) - **Description:** Handles complaints and provides resources for employees facing workplace harassment in Wisconsin. - **Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD)** - **Phone:** 1-608-266-3131 - **Website:** [https://dwd.wisconsin.gov](https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/) - **Description:** Offers assistance and resources for addressing workplace issues, including harassment. ## Local Workplace Harassment Resources by Region/City ### Milwaukee - **Legal Action of Wisconsin** - **Phone:** 1-414-278-7722 - **Website:** [https://www.legalaction.org](https://www.legalaction.org/) - **Description:** Provides free legal assistance for workplace harassment and discrimination cases. ### Madison - **Community Justice, Inc.** - **Phone:** 1-608-204-9642 - **Website:** [https://www.communityjusticeinc.org](https://www.communityjusticeinc.org/) - **Description:** Specializes in workplace harassment and civil rights cases. ### Green Bay - **Wisconsin Judicare, Inc.** - **Phone:** 1-800-472-1638 - **Website:** [https://www.judicare.org](https://www.judicare.org/) - **Description:** Offers legal help for workplace harassment and employment disputes in northeastern Wisconsin. ## Online and Remote Workplace Harassment Resources - **Workplace Fairness** - **Website:** [https://www.workplacefairness.org](https://www.workplacefairness.org/) - **Description:** Provides resources and guidance for employees facing workplace harassment. - **BetterBrave** - **Website:** [https://www.betterbrave.org](https://www.betterbrave.org/) - **Description:** Offers online tools, resources, and advice for addressing workplace harassment and retaliation. ## 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 Wisconsin Equal Rights Division (ERD) 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 the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development._