Resources
Finding help should never feel like wandering through a maze.
This page brings together federal and state resources for workers facing harassment, retaliation, discrimination, unsafe conditions, or toxic workplace behavior.
You are not expected to know every law or every option.
You only need a starting point — and this is it.
Not every resource will fit every situation — and that’s okay.
Use what you need, ignore what you don’t, and remember:
Information is power. And you deserve to feel powerful again.
If there are any resources that should be added or if a link is out of date please use the contact form and let me know.
Disclaimer
The resources listed on this page are provided for general information only.
I am not an attorney, and this website does not offer legal advice, professional counseling, or any form of representation.
Every situation is unique, and laws vary by state.
If you are facing an urgent or complex workplace issue, consider consulting an attorney, advocate, or licensed professional who can give guidance tailored to your circumstances.
You deserve support, clarity, and safety — use these links as a starting point, not the final answer.
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Federal Resources
EEOC – Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Handles workplace discrimination (sex, race, disability, age), harassment, and retaliation.
📌 File a charge online, by mail, or at a field office.
https://www.eeoc.gov
U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
Covers wages, medical leave (FMLA), overtime, worker protections, and whistleblower rights.
https://www.dol.gov
OSHA – Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Report unsafe working conditions, retaliation, or health hazards.
https://www.osha.gov
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
Protects your rights to discuss working conditions, organize, or act with coworkers—even without a union.
https://www.nlrb.gov
SAMHSA Treatment Referral Helpline
Emotional distress, trauma support, counseling referrals.
1-800-662-HELP
https://www.samhsa.gov
RAINN – For anyone experiencing sexual harassment or sexual coercion at work
https://www.rainn.org
1-800-656-HOPE
National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA)
Directory of attorneys who specialize in retaliation, harassment, and workplace abuse cases.
https://www.nela.org/find-a-lawyer/
Legal Aid Network (state-by-state)
Search free or reduced-cost lawyers by zip code.
https://www.lsc.gov/what-legal-aid/find-legal-aid
The HR Investigations Guide (Society for Human Resource Management)
Explains how HR is supposed to conduct fair investigations.
https://www.shrm.org (some articles free)
End Workplace Abuse
Resources, stories, and worker empowerment.
https://www.endworkplaceabuse.com
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
For when workplace issues spill into financial harm.
https://www.consumerfinance.gov
Alabama Resources
Alabama Department of Labor
State labor standards, wage-hour claims, workplace protections.
https://labor.alabama.gov
Alabama Center for Fair Housing
Handles civil-rights and employment discrimination complaints.
https://acfha.org
Alabama Department of Labor Safety/OSHA Program
Workplace safety, health, and OSHA-related inspections.
https://labor.alabama.gov/Safety/
Legal Aid / Pro Bono Directory (Alabama)
Statewide legal aid for employment, discrimination, wage issues.
https://lawhelpalabama.org
Alaska Resources
Alaska Department of Labor & Workforce Development
Labor standards, wage claims, worker protections.
https://labor.alaska.gov
Alaska Human Rights Commission
State agency for employment discrimination, harassment & civil-rights violations.
http://www.dol.alaska.gov/ahc/
Alaska Occupational Safety and Health (AKOSH)
State-level OSHA plan for workplace safety and hazard reporting.
https://labor.alaska.gov/lss/oshhome.htm
Alaska Legal Services Corporation / State Legal Aid Directory
Free/low-cost legal help for workers.
https://www.alsc-law.org
Arizona Resources
Arizona Department of Economic Security (Industrial Commission section)
State labor enforcement (wage, employer compliance, labor standards).
https://des.az.gov
Arizona Civil Rights Department
Handles discrimination, harassment, and retaliation complaints under state civil-rights laws.
https://www.acrd.az.gov
Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH)
State OSHA-plan agency for workplace safety, complaints, and inspections.
https://www.azica.gov/programs/osh
Community Legal Services of Arizona / State Legal Aid Directory
Legal aid for employment and civil-rights issues.
https://clsaz.org
Arkansas Resources
Arkansas Department of Labor & Licensing (ADLL)
State labor department handling wage-hour claims, labor standards, and workplace protections.
https://labor.arkansas.gov
Arkansas Civil Rights Commission
State agency for complaints about employment discrimination, harassment, and civil-rights violations.
https://www.acrc.arkansas.gov
Arkansas OSHA (Federal OSHA Region 6)
For workplace safety complaints and hazard reports.
https://www.osha.gov/contactus/field-offices
Legal Aid of Arkansas
Free or reduced-cost civil legal aid (employment, wage theft, discrimination) for eligible individuals.
https://www.arklegalaid.org
Center for Arkansas Legal Services
Statewide legal services for low-income Arkansans, including workplace issues.
https://www.arkansaslegal.org
California Resources
California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner’s Office (DLSE)
Handles wage theft, unpaid wages, leave violations, and trucking/labor standards across the state.
https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse
California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH)
Statewide oversight of employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and civil-rights protections.
https://www.dfeh.ca.gov
Cal/OSHA
Investigates workplace safety violations and hazardous working conditions.
https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh
Legal Aid at Work (formerly Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles + others)
Nonprofit legal aid organization specializing in worker rights, retaliation, discrimination, and wage-hour issues.
https://legalaidatwork.org
California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA)
Free legal help for low-income workers statewide, including agricultural and service workers.
https://www.crla.org
Bay Area Legal Aid
Workplace rights assistance for Bay Area residents, including discrimination and wage theft.
https://baylegal.org
Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA)
Worker-rights services for LA County residents.
https://nlsla.org
Colorado Resources
Colorado Department of Labor & Employment (CDLE)
State agency for wage and hour claims, workplace standards, retaliation investigations, and employment regulation.
https://cdle.colorado.gov
Colorado Civil Rights Division (CCRD)
State enforcement body for discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and civil-rights in employment, housing, and public accommodations.
https://cdle.colorado.gov/colorado-civil-rights-division
Colorado OSHA (Federal OSHA Region 8)
Safety complaints and hazardous-workplace reporting.
https://www.osha.gov/contactus/field-offices
Colorado Legal Services (CLS)
Provides low-cost or free legal assistance on employment issues, wage disputes, discrimination, and workers’ rights for eligible individuals.
https://www.coloradolegalservices.org
Towards Justice
Nonprofit law firm focused on workplace justice, wage theft, labor exploitation, and retaliation.
https://towardsjustice.org
Connecticut Resources
Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL)
Wage complaints, minimum wage issues, workplace violations.
https://www.ctdol.state.ct.us
Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO)
Handles employment discrimination and harassment complaints.
https://portal.ct.gov/CHRO
Connecticut OSHA (State Plan for public-sector workers)
Connecticut Legal Services (CLS)
Free legal help for eligible residents, including workplace issues and discrimination cases.
https://ctlegal.org
New Haven Legal Assistance Association (NHLAA)
Employment rights support for low-income individuals.
https://nhlegal.org
Greater Hartford Legal Aid (GHLA)
Discrimination, wage issues, and worker-rights advocacy.
https://ghla.org
Delaware Resources
Delaware Department of Labor (DDOL)
Handles wage claims, workplace standards, retaliation, misclassification.
https://labor.delaware.gov
Delaware Department of Justice — Civil Rights & Public Trust Division (Civil Rights Unit)
Handles discrimination involving employment, housing, public accommodations, equal rights, and civil-rights violations that fall outside the Department of Labor’s scope.
https://attorneygeneral.delaware.gov/divisions/civil-rights-public-trust
Delaware Division of Industrial Affairs — Office of Anti-Discrimination
Employment discrimination investigations.
https://labor.delaware.gov/divisions/industrial-affairs/anti-discrimination
Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. (CLASI)
Employment discrimination, civil rights cases, and workplace fairness.
https://www.declasi.org
Delaware Volunteer Legal Services (DVLS)
Free legal assistance for eligible individuals.
https://dvls.org
Legal Services Corporation of Delaware (LSCD)
Employment and wage-related civil legal aid.
https://lscd.com
District of Columbia (Washington DC) Resources
D.C. Department of Employment Services (DOES)
Wage claims, unpaid wages, misclassification, workplace standards, retaliation.
https://does.dc.gov
D.C. Office of Human Rights (OHR)
Employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and EEO enforcement.
https://ohr.dc.gov
D.C. Occupational Safety & Health (DCOSH)
Handles workplace safety complaints for public-sector workers.
https://dchealth.dc.gov/service/occupational-safety-and-health
Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia
Employment-law help, discrimination, wage theft, wrongful termination support.
https://www.legalaiddc.org
Neighborhood Legal Services Program (NLSP)
Free legal services for low-income DC residents, including workplace issues.
https://www.nlsp.org
Florida Resources
Note: Florida has no state labor department handling wage complaints — most workplace issues are federal or local.
Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR)
Employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation complaints.
https://fchr.myflorida.com
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) — Division of Workforce Services
Provides unemployment services, workforce programs, and limited labor-related oversight (but does not investigate wage theft — Florida has no state labor department).
https://www.floridajobs.org
Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR)
Coordinates with OSHA and federal agencies for workplace-safety contacts in certain regulated industries. Does not investigate typical employment issues, but serves as a point of contact for regulated professions.
https://www.myfloridalicense.com
Florida Legal Services (FLS)
Statewide workers’ rights advocacy and legal representation.
https://floridalegal.org
Legal Services of Greater Miami
Employment and wage-law help for low-income individuals.
https://legalservicesmiami.org
Community Legal Services (CLS Central Florida)
Workplace rights, wage theft, discrimination assistance.
https://www.clsmf.org
Bay Area Legal Services (Tampa Bay)
Workplace discrimination and employment-law support.
https://bals.org
Georgia Resources
Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL)
Handles wage complaints, unpaid wages, workplace standards, and employer violations.
https://dol.georgia.gov
Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity (GCEO)
State EEO agency investigating discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment.
https://gceo.georgia.gov
Federal OSHA – Georgia Region
Georgia does not have a state OSHA plan. All safety and hazard complaints are handled by Federal OSHA.
https://www.osha.gov/contactus/bystate/GA
Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP)
Free statewide civil legal aid for low-income Georgians, including wage disputes, unpaid pay, discrimination, and employment rights.
https://www.glsp.org
Atlanta Legal Aid Society
Employment and civil-rights legal help for residents in the five-county Atlanta metro area.
https://atlantalegalaid.org
Hawaii Resources
Hawaii Department of Labor & Industrial Relations (DLIR)
Handles wage standards, wage complaints, retaliation, leave laws, and workplace protections.
https://labor.hawaii.gov
Hawaii Civil Rights Commission (HCRC)
State agency handling workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
https://labor.hawaii.gov/hcrc
Hawaii Occupational Safety & Health (HIOSH)
Hawaii’s full OSHA-approved state safety program.
https://labor.hawaii.gov/hiosh
Legal Aid Society of Hawaii (LASH)
Statewide civil legal assistance for workplace rights, wage disputes, discrimination, and retaliation.
https://www.legalaidhawaii.org
Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii (VLSH)
Provides brief legal help, pro bono services, and referrals.
https://www.vlshi.org
Idaho Resources
Idaho Department of Labor
Handles wage complaints, wage recovery, labor law violations, and employment issues.
https://www.labor.idaho.gov
Idaho Human Rights Commission
State civil-rights agency investigating workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
https://humanrights.idaho.gov
Idaho Industrial Commission
Coordinates workplace safety information and federal OSHA liaison contacts.
https://iic.idaho.gov
Idaho Legal Aid Services
Statewide free civil legal aid, including discrimination cases, wage claims, and workplace rights.
https://www.idaholegalaid.org
Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program (IVLP)
Provides pro bono legal assistance and employment-related civil support.
https://isb.idaho.gov/ilf/ivlp
Illinois Resources
Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL)
Handles wage complaints, minimum wage issues, overtime violations, misclassification, retaliation, and workplace standards.
https://labor.illinois.gov
Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR)
Investigates employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation complaints statewide.
https://dhr.illinois.gov
Illinois OSHA (IL-OSHA)
Covers public-sector safety complaints; private-sector workers file with Federal OSHA.
https://www2.illinois.gov/idol/OSHA
Legal Aid Chicago
Free civil legal services for low-income residents, including employment discrimination, wage theft, and workplace rights.
https://www.legalaidchicago.org
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid
Provides statewide employment-law support (outside Chicago), including wage disputes, unemployment issues, and discrimination cases.
https://lincolnlegal.org
Prairie State Legal Services
Covers northern and central Illinois; offers help with workplace retaliation, discrimination, and wage-related matters.
https://www.pslegal.org
Indiana Resources
Indiana Department of Labor (IDOL)
Handles wage/hour disputes for minors, child labor, workplace standards, and safety (IN-OSHA).
https://www.in.gov/dol
Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC)
Investigates discrimination based on race, sex, disability, retaliation, etc., including workplace complaints.
https://www.in.gov/icrc
Indiana OSHA (IN-OSHA)
State OSHA plan covering safety hazards, retaliation, and unsafe conditions in most industries.
https://www.in.gov/dol/iosha
Indiana Legal Services (ILS)
Statewide legal aid offering help with employment discrimination, workplace rights, wage issues, and retaliation.
https://www.indianalegalservices.org
Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic
Offers free legal assistance including employment matters; available statewide.
https://www.nclegalclinic.org
Iowa Resources
Iowa Division of Labor (Iowa Workforce Development)
Handles wage claims, contractor registration, workplace standards, child labor, and retaliation issues.
https://www.iowadivisionoflabor.gov
Iowa Civil Rights Commission (ICRC)
Investigates workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation under state civil-rights law.
https://icrc.iowa.gov
Iowa OSHA (IOSH)
State OSHA plan covering most workplace safety and health concerns.
https://www.iowadivisionoflabor.gov/iosh
Iowa Legal Aid
Statewide assistance for low-income residents including workplace harassment, discrimination, and wage theft cases.
https://www.iowalegalaid.org
Volunteer Lawyers Project (Iowa State Bar Association)
Provides free legal assistance through volunteer attorneys across the state.
https://www.iowabar.org/page/VolunteerLawyersProject
Kansas Resources
Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL)
Handles wage claims, unpaid wages, minimum wage issues, and labor standards enforcement.
https://www.dol.ks.gov
Kansas Human Rights Commission (KHRC)
Investigates workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation under the Kansas Act Against Discrimination.
https://www.khrc.ks.gov
Kansas OSHA (Federal OSHA jurisdiction)
Kansas is not a state OSHA-plan. All safety complaints go to Federal OSHA.
https://www.osha.gov/contactus/bystate/KS
Kansas Legal Services (KLS)
Statewide nonprofit offering free or low-cost civil legal aid, including employment discrimination, unpaid wages, and workplace rights.
https://www.kansaslegalservices.org
Wichita Area Legal Aid (via KLS regional offices)
Serves Wichita and surrounding counties with employment-related civil assistance.
https://www.kansaslegalservices.org/node/230/office-locations
Kentucky Resources
Kentucky Labor Cabinet
Handles wage disputes, workplace standards, retaliation complaints, and state OSHA enforcement.
https://labor.ky.gov
Kentucky Commission on Human Rights (KCHR)
Investigates employment discrimination based on race, sex, disability, retaliation, and other protected categories.
https://kchr.ky.gov
Kentucky OSHA (KY OSH)
State OSHA-plan that covers most workplace-safety investigations.
https://labor.ky.gov/osh
Legal Aid Society of Louisville
Provides civil legal help including workplace discrimination and wage-related issues.
https://www.laslou.org
Legal Aid of the Bluegrass
Serves central and northern Kentucky with employment-related legal help for low-income residents.
https://www.labluegrass.org
Appalachian Research & Defense Fund of Kentucky (AppalReD Legal Aid)
Serves eastern Kentucky with employment, wage, and discrimination support.
https://www.ardfky.org
Louisiana Resources
Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC)
Handles wage claim disputes, minimum wage issues, employer violations, and workplace standards.
https://www.laworks.net
Louisiana Commission on Human Rights (LCHR)
State agency investigating employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation under Louisiana law.
https://gov.louisiana.gov/page/lchr
Louisiana OSHA (Federal OSHA region)
Louisiana does not run a state OSHA-plan. All safety complaints go to Federal OSHA.
https://www.osha.gov/contactus/bystate/LA
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS)
Offers employment discrimination, wage theft, and workplace-rights help to eligible low-income residents.
https://slls.org
Acadiana Legal Service Corporation (ALSC)
Serves southwest and central Louisiana with legal aid including employment-related civil matters.
https://www.la-law.org
Northwest Louisiana Pro Bono Project
Provides civil legal assistance including workplace issues through volunteer attorneys.
https://www.lsnl.org
Maine Resources
Maine Department of Labor (MDOL)
Handles wage and hour complaints, overtime violations, workplace labor standards, and retaliation.
https://www.maine.gov/labor
Maine Human Rights Commission (MHRC)
Investigates discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment under state law.
https://www.maine.gov/mhrc
Maine Bureau of Labor Standards – Workplace Safety
Coordinates workplace safety programs; OSHA handles enforcement.
https://www.maine.gov/labor/workplace_safety
Federal OSHA – Maine Region
(Private-sector employees file here; Maine does not have its own OSHA plan.)
https://www.osha.gov/contactus/bystate/ME
Pine Tree Legal Assistance (PTLA)
Statewide civil legal aid for low-income residents, including workplace discrimination, wage claims, and retaliation issues.
https://www.ptla.org
Maine Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP)
Free legal advice and limited representation through volunteer attorneys.
https://vlp.mainecivilrights.org
Maryland Resources
Maryland Department of Labor (MDOL)
Handles wages, hours, misclassification, workplace standards, and unpaid-wage complaints.
https://labor.maryland.gov
Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR)
Investigates workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims.
https://mccr.maryland.gov
Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH)
State OSHA-plan covering workplace safety and health complaints.
https://labor.maryland.gov/mosh
Maryland Legal Aid (MLA)
Statewide civil legal aid including wrongful termination, wage disputes, workplace discrimination, and retaliation.
https://www.mdlab.org
Public Justice Center (Workplace Justice Project)
Focuses on wage theft, unsafe labor conditions, and systemic workplace exploitation.
https://www.publicjustice.org
Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS)
Free legal support for low-income Marylanders including some employment issues.
https://mvlslaw.org
Massachusetts Resources
Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards (DLS)
Handles state-level workplace safety for public-sector workers, child labor enforcement, and certain workplace standards. (Private-sector safety goes to federal OSHA.)
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-labor-standards
Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office — Fair Labor Division
Handles wage theft, unpaid wages, retaliation, sick leave violations, and workplace standards.
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/fair-labor-division
Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD)
State agency for workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-commission-against-discrimination
Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD)
Parent agency overseeing state labor programs including wage law enforcement, workplace standards, unemployment, and workforce rights.
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/executive-office-of-labor-and-workforce-development
Massachusetts OSHA / Federal OSHA
MA OSHA covers public-sector; private-sector safety complaints go to Federal OSHA.
Public-sector contacts:
https://www.mass.gov/service-details/occupational-safety
Federal OSHA:
https://www.osha.gov/contactus/bystate/MA
Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS)
Employment-law unit handles discrimination, wage theft, FMLA issues, retaliation, and unsafe working conditions.
https://www.gbls.org
Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI)
Statewide advocacy + legal assistance for low-income workers facing systemic workplace problems.
https://www.mlri.org
Community Legal Aid (CLA)
Serves central and western MA with employment-related legal help.
https://www.communitylegal.org
Michigan Resources
Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO)
Handles wage and hour complaints, workplace standards, whistleblower protections, and unemployment issues.
https://www.michigan.gov/leo
Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR)
Investigates workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and civil rights violations.
https://www.michigan.gov/mdcr
MIOSHA — Michigan Occupational Safety & Health Administration
State OSHA plan handling safety hazards, retaliation, and unsafe working conditions.
https://www.michigan.gov/miosha
Michigan Legal Help
Statewide self-help portal offering guides, forms, and referrals for employment issues, wage theft, discrimination, and workplace rights.
https://michiganlegalhelp.org
Legal Services of Eastern Michigan
Free or low-cost civil legal help for eligible residents, including employment disputes and wage issues.
https://www.lsem-mi.org
Michigan Advocacy Program (MAP)
Provides legal assistance across multiple counties; includes workplace rights, unemployment issues, and discrimination cases.
https://miadvocacy.org
Minnesota Resources
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI)
Handles wage theft, overtime violations, workplace standards, workers’ compensation, and safety.
https://www.dli.mn.gov
Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR)
State employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation investigation agency.
https://mn.gov/mdhr
MNOSHA — Minnesota Occupational Safety & Health Administration
State OSHA plan for safety complaints and hazard reporting.
https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workplace-safety-and-health/mnosha-compliance
Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota (LASNEM)
Free civil legal help, including employment rights, workplace problems, and discrimination.
https://lasnem.org
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)
Assists low-income workers with wage theft, discrimination, and workplace justice.
https://www.smrls.org
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid
Comprehensive civil legal assistance including employment-related issues.
https://mylegalaid.org
Mississippi Resources
Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES)
Handles unemployment insurance, job protections, and workforce issues.
https://mdes.ms.gov
Mississippi Department of Human Rights
(Mississippi has no state-level EEO agency. All employment discrimination cases must go through EEOC.)
https://www.eeoc.gov
OSHA (Federal — no state plan)
Safety and hazard complaints handled directly by Federal OSHA.
https://www.osha.gov
Mississippi Center for Justice
Nonprofit legal advocacy focusing on workplace justice, discrimination, and economic rights.
https://mscenterforjustice.org
Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project (MVLP)
Provides free civil legal services for eligible residents, including employment issues.
https://www.mvlp.net
Legal Services Mississippi (North & South MS divisions)
Free legal aid for low-income residents, including employment matters.
https://mslegalservices.org
Missouri Resources
Missouri Department of Labor & Industrial Relations (DOLIR)
Handles wage complaints, workplace standards, unemployment, and retaliation issues.
https://labor.mo.gov
Missouri Commission on Human Rights (MCHR)
Investigates workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on protected classes.
https://labor.mo.gov/mohumanrights
OSHA (Federal — no state plan)
Federal OSHA maintains jurisdiction for all safety and hazard complaints in Missouri.
https://www.osha.gov
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri (LSEM)
Provides free civil legal help to low-income residents, including employment rights, discrimination, and wage issues.
https://lsem.org
Legal Aid of Western Missouri (LAWMO)
Serves western Missouri with legal support for workplace problems, unpaid wages, and harassment.
https://lawmo.org
Mid-Missouri Legal Services (MMLS)
Civil legal help for employment-related issues, unemployment concerns, and discrimination.
https://www.mmls.org
Montana Resources
Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI)
Wage claims, labor standards, unpaid wages, independent contractor issues, and employment protections.
https://dli.mt.gov
Montana Human Rights Bureau (HRB)
Investigates employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation under state law.
https://erd.dli.mt.gov/human-rights
Montana OSHA (Federal OSHA)
Montana does not have a state OSHA plan; safety complaints go through Federal OSHA.
https://www.osha.gov
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Statewide free legal aid, including workplace rights, wage disputes, discrimination, and harassment.
https://www.mtlsa.org
State Bar of Montana — Lawyer Referral
Provides referrals to employment-law attorneys for more complex cases.
https://www.montanabar.org
Nebraska Resources
Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL)
Handles wage complaints, workplace standards, unemployment, and labor disputes.
https://dol.nebraska.gov
Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission (NEOC)
Investigates workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation complaints.
https://neoc.nebraska.gov
OSHA (Federal — no state plan)
OSHA handles all safety and hazard complaints for Nebraska.
https://www.osha.gov
Legal Aid of Nebraska
Provides free legal help in employment issues, discrimination, wage theft, and workplace rights.
https://www.legalaidofnebraska.org
Nebraska Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP)
Offers free civil legal assistance through pro bono attorneys for qualifying individuals.
https://nebar.com/page/NVLP
Nevada Resources
Nevada Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation (DETR)
Oversees employment programs, unemployment benefits, workforce enforcement, and employer compliance. A primary agency for workers seeking guidance on labor laws, workplace rights, and state employment resources.
https://detr.nv.gov/
Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner
Handles wage claims, unpaid wages, overtime violations, retaliation, misclassification, and labor-standards enforcement.
https://labor.nv.gov/
Nevada Equal Rights Commission (NERC)
Investigates employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, denial of accommodations, and other civil-rights violations.
https://detr.nv.gov/NERC
Nevada OSHA (State Plan)
Nevada has its own OSHA program: workplace-safety inspections, hazard enforcement, and retaliation protection.
https://dir.nv.gov/OSHA/Home/
Nevada Legal Services (NLS)
Free and low-cost legal help statewide, including workplace issues, wage theft, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination.
https://nlslaw.net/
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
Employment-law help for eligible residents in Clark County and surrounding areas.
https://www.lacsn.org/
Washoe Legal Services
Employment-related civil legal help for Northern Nevada residents.
https://washoelegalservices.org/
New Hampshire Resources
New Hampshire Department of Labor (NHDOL)
Handles wage claims, youth labor complaints, misclassification, safety concerns, and employer retaliation issues.
https://www.nh.gov/labor/
New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights (NHCHR)
Investigates discrimination and harassment complaints in employment, housing, and public accommodations.
https://www.nh.gov/hrc/
New Hampshire OSHA (Federal)
NH does not have its own OSHA program. Federal OSHA oversees all safety enforcement.
https://www.osha.gov/contactus/bystate/NH
New Hampshire Legal Assistance (NHLA)
Free legal services for low-income residents, including employment rights, wage issues, workplace discrimination, and unemployment appeals.
https://www.nhla.org/
603 Legal Aid
Statewide hotline and legal services; includes unemployment issues, workplace problems, and discrimination referrals.
https://www.603legalaid.org/
New Jersey Resources
New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development (NJDOL)
Handles wage theft, misclassification, paid-sick-leave violations, retaliation, and other labor standards.
https://www.nj.gov/labor/
New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR)
Investigates employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and civil-rights violations statewide.
https://www.njoag.gov/about/divisions-and-offices/division-on-civil-rights-home/
New Jersey OSHA (Federal)
New Jersey does not operate a state OSHA plan; federal OSHA oversees safety enforcement.
https://www.osha.gov/contactus/bystate/NJ
Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ)
Statewide legal aid network offering help with employment issues, wage theft, discrimination, and unemployment appeals.
https://www.lsnj.org/
Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ)
Provides legal assistance for workers facing discrimination, wage theft, workplace exploitation, or retaliation.
https://www.vljnj.org/
New Jersey State Bar – Lawyer Referral Service
Low-cost consultations and referrals for employment-law matters.
https://tcms.njsba.com/PersonifyEbusiness/Default.aspx
New Mexico Resources
New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS)
Handles wage claims, minimum wage violations, labor standards, and payment disputes.
https://www.dws.state.nm.us
New Mexico Human Rights Bureau
State anti-discrimination and retaliation investigation office.
https://www.dws.state.nm.us/Human-Rights-Bureau
New Mexico Occupational Health & Safety Bureau (NM OSHA)
State OSHA plan for workplace safety complaints.
https://www.env.nm.gov/occupational_health_safety
New Mexico Legal Aid (NMLA)
Statewide free legal help including employment rights, discrimination, and wage issues.
https://www.newmexicolegalaid.org
Centro Savila / Workers' Rights Partners
Community support and legal navigation for workers facing workplace injustices.
https://www.centrosavila.org
New York Resources
New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL)
Handles wage claims, retaliation complaints, workplace standards, misclassification, and wage-theft investigations.
https://dol.ny.gov
New York State Division of Human Rights (NYSDHR)
Investigates employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and civil-rights violations.
https://dhr.ny.gov
New York Public Employee Safety & Health (PESH)
New York’s state OSHA plan for public-sector workers; OSHA handles safety for private-sector workplaces.
https://labor.ny.gov/workerprotection/safetyhealth/DOSH_PESH.shtm
Legal Aid Society – Employment Law Unit
Free legal assistance for low-income workers facing wage theft, retaliation, discrimination, or unsafe conditions.
https://legalaidnyc.org
Legal Services NYC
Largest civil legal-aid provider in the U.S.; offers workplace rights help including leave violations, harassment, and unpaid wages.
https://www.legalservicesnyc.org
Empire Justice Center
Statewide nonprofit providing employment-law help and attorney referral resources.
https://empirejustice.org
Worker Justice Center of New York (WJCNY)
Supports workers experiencing exploitation, retaliation, or safety issues—especially vulnerable or low-wage workers.
https://wjcny.org
North Carolina Resources
North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL)
Handles wage complaints, wage-and-hour enforcement, workplace standards, and the state OSHA plan.
https://labor.nc.gov
North Carolina Human Relations Commission
Coordinates civil-rights enforcement; discrimination cases handled jointly with EEOC.
https://doa.nc.gov/about-doa/divisions/human-relations-commission
Legal Aid of North Carolina (LANC)
Workplace cases including wage theft, discrimination, unsafe conditions, and retaliation.
https://legalaidnc.org
North Carolina Justice Center – Workers’ Rights Project
Advocacy and representation for workers facing exploitation, leave issues, or workplace injustice.
https://ncjustice.org
Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy
Employment law assistance for Mecklenburg County and nearby.
https://charlottelegaladvocacy.org
North Dakota Resources
North Dakota Department of Labor & Human Rights (NDDOLHR)
Handles wage claims, minimum-wage violations, retaliation, and state-level discrimination complaints.
https://www.nd.gov/labor
North Dakota OSHA (Federal OSHA region)
North Dakota does not have a state OSHA plan — all safety complaints go to Federal OSHA.
https://www.osha.gov/contactus/bystate/ND
Legal Services of North Dakota (LSND)
Free or low-cost legal help for civil matters including some employment issues for qualifying residents.
https://www.legalassist.org
North Dakota Volunteer Lawyers Program
Pro bono assistance and referral system for workers needing legal help.
https://www.ndbar.org
Ohio Resources
Ohio Department of Commerce — Division of Industrial Compliance
Handles some labor standards, wage issues, and workplace regulations.
https://com.ohio.gov
Ohio Civil Rights Commission (OCRC)
Investigates employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation statewide.
https://crc.ohio.gov
Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC)
Workplace injuries, safety complaints (via Safety & Hygiene), and employer compliance.
https://www.bwc.ohio.gov
Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
Free civil legal services, including employment discrimination, wage theft, and workplace rights.
https://lasclev.org
Ohio Legal Help
Statewide access point connecting workers to employment-law resources, legal aid, and complaint portals.
https://www.ohiolegalhelp.org
Legal Aid of Western Ohio (LAWO)
Assists with wage claims, workplace harassment, discrimination, and unemployment issues.
https://www.lawolaw.org
Southeastern Ohio Legal Services (SEOLS)
Free legal help for low-income workers facing employment issues or retaliation.
https://www.seols.org
Oklahoma Resources
Oklahoma Department of Labor (ODOL)
Handles wage claims (including unpaid wages), child labor enforcement, and certain workplace standards.
https://www.ok.gov/odol
Oklahoma Attorney General — Civil Rights Enforcement Unit
Investigates employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
https://www.oag.ok.gov
OSHA (Federal — no state plan)
Private-sector safety oversight handled by Federal OSHA.
https://www.osha.gov
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma (LASO)
Provides free civil legal assistance for workplace discrimination, wage disputes, and employment violations.
https://www.legalaidok.org
Oklahoma Bar Association — Lawyer Referral Service
Referrals to employment-law attorneys for complex cases.
https://www.okbar.org/lrs
Oregon Resources
Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries (BOLI)
Investigates discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage theft, and protected leave violations.
https://www.oregon.gov/boli
Oregon Employment Department
Unemployment assistance and certain employment protections.
https://www.oregon.gov/employ
Oregon OSHA (OR-OSHA)
State-run OSHA plan for workplace safety hazard investigations and enforcement.
https://osha.oregon.gov
Oregon Law Center (OLC)
Free legal support for workplace justice, discrimination, retaliation, and wage claims.
https://oregonlawcenter.org
Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO)
Handles wage theft, exploitation, harassment, and unemployment issues.
https://lasoregon.org
Portland Workers’ Rights Legal Clinic (by NLG Oregon)
Free legal advice for workers facing workplace violations or retaliation.
https://www.nlgpdx.org
Pennsylvania Resources
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I)
Handles wage claims, minimum wage/overtime enforcement, workplace standards, retaliation, and unemployment.
https://www.dli.pa.gov
Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC)
Investigates employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation under state civil-rights laws.
https://www.phrc.pa.gov
OSHA (Federal — no state plan)
Federal OSHA oversaw all private-sector safety enforcement in PA.
https://www.osha.gov
Community Legal Services of Philadelphia (CLS)
Free legal help for low-income workers facing wage theft, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and unemployment issues.
https://clsphila.org
MidPenn Legal Services
Civil legal assistance including wage disputes, workplace rights, and employment discrimination.
https://www.midpenn.org
Neighborhood Legal Services (NLS)
Serves western Pennsylvania with support for employment rights, unemployment, and workplace abuse.
https://nlsa.us
Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network (PLAN)
Statewide directory of all PA legal aid programs.
https://palegalaid.net
Rhode Island Resources
Rhode Island Department of Labor & Training (DLT)
Handles wage claims, workplace standards, retaliation, and unemployment.
https://dlt.ri.gov
Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights (RICHR)
Investigates discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in the workplace.
https://richr.ri.gov
Rhode Island OSHA (Federal OSHA jurisdiction)
OSHA oversees private-sector safety complaints in Rhode Island.
https://www.osha.gov
Rhode Island Legal Services (RILS)
Supports low-income residents with wage issues, discrimination, unemployment, and workplace violations.
https://rils.org
Volunteer Lawyer Program (RI Bar Association)
Provides pro bono employment-law assistance to qualifying individuals.
https://ribar.com/for-the-public/legal-assistance
South Carolina Resources
South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR)
Handles workplace standards, licensing issues, and safety for public-sector employees.
https://llr.sc.gov
South Carolina Human Affairs Commission (SCHAC)
Investigates employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation complaints statewide.
https://schac.sc.gov
South Carolina OSHA (S.C. OSHA)
South Carolina does operate a state OSHA plan covering both public and private sectors.
https://llr.sc.gov/osha
South Carolina Legal Services (SCLS)
Free civil legal help for low-income residents, including problems with wages, discrimination, and workplace abuse.
https://sclegal.org
South Carolina Bar Pro Bono Program
Connects workers with volunteer attorneys for employment-law issues.
https://www.scbar.org/public/pro-bono-program
South Dakota Resources
South Dakota Department of Labor & Regulation (DLR)
Handles wage disputes, workplace standards, unemployment, and labor rights resources.
https://dlr.sd.gov
South Dakota Division of Human Rights
Investigates workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation complaints.
https://dlr.sd.gov/human_rights
OSHA (Federal — no state plan)
Federal OSHA oversees all workplace-safety issues in South Dakota.
https://www.osha.gov
East River Legal Services (ERLS)
Free civil legal services for low-income individuals in eastern South Dakota, including workplace issues, discrimination, and wage disputes.
https://www.sdlawhelp.org
Dakota Plains Legal Services (DPLS)
Serves western South Dakota and tribal communities; includes employment-related civil legal matters.
https://www.dpls.org
Tennessee Resources
Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development (TDLWD)
Wage complaints, labor standards, workplace misclassification, and unemployment.
https://www.tn.gov/workforce
Tennessee Human Rights Commission (THRC)
Handles employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation cases.
https://www.tn.gov/humanrights
Tennessee OSHA (TOSHA)
State OSHA plan for most private-sector and public-sector employees, except federal workers.
https://www.tn.gov/workforce/employees/safety-health/tosha.html
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee & the Cumberlands
Workplace rights, retaliation, harassment, and wage/benefits issues.
https://las.org
Memphis Area Legal Services (MALS)
Employment-law assistance for low-income residents in the Memphis region.
https://www.malsi.org
Legal Aid of East Tennessee (LAET)
Civil legal help including discrimination, workplace abuse, and wage theft.
https://www.laet.org
Texas Resources
Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) – Labor Law Division
Wage claims (especially unpaid wages), child labor laws, misclassification, and workforce rights.
https://www.twc.texas.gov
Texas Workforce Commission – Civil Rights Division
Investigates workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation under state law.
https://www.twc.texas.gov/partners/civil-rights
OSHA (Federal — no state plan)
Texas does not have a state OSHA program; all safety complaints go through federal OSHA.
https://www.osha.gov
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA)
One of the largest civil legal-aid organizations in the US; handles workplace rights, wage theft, discrimination, and retaliation.
https://www.trla.org
Legal Aid of Northwest Texas (LANWT)
Free civil legal services for eligible residents including employment issues.
https://www.lanwt.org
Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA)
Covers eastern and Gulf Coast Texas; includes workplace and civil-rights issues.
https://www.lonestarlegal.org
Utah Resources
Utah Labor Commission
Handles wage claims, workplace discrimination, retaliation, workers’ compensation, and workplace safety.
https://laborcommission.utah.gov
Utah Antidiscrimination & Labor Division (UALD)
Investigates employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation complaints under state law.
https://laborcommission.utah.gov/divisions/uald
Utah Occupational Safety & Health (UOSH)
State OSHA agency handling workplace-safety complaints and inspections.
https://laborcommission.utah.gov/divisions/uosh
Utah Legal Services (ULS)
Free civil legal help to low-income Utah residents, including employment issues, wage disputes, and discrimination.
https://www.utahlegalservices.org
Utah State Bar – Modest Means Lawyer Referral
Affordable representation for workers who need an attorney but do not qualify for free legal aid.
https://www.utahbar.org/modest-means
Vermont Resources
Vermont Department of Labor (VDOL)
Handles wage claims, misclassification issues, workplace standards, and unemployment.
https://labor.vermont.gov
Vermont Human Rights Commission (HRC)
Investigates workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in public-sector employment and places of public accommodation.
https://hrc.vermont.gov
Vermont Attorney General — Civil Rights Unit
Handles discrimination and harassment complaints for private-sector workers.
https://ago.vermont.gov/civil-rights
OSHA (Federal — no state plan)
All Vermont safety enforcement goes through Federal OSHA.
https://www.osha.gov
Vermont Legal Aid
Free civil legal services for employment issues, discrimination, unpaid wages, retaliation, and workplace rights.
https://www.vtlegalaid.org
Vermont Law Help
Plain-language guides plus legal-aid intake for workplace rights and wage issues.
https://vtlawhelp.org
Vermont Bar Association – Lawyer Referral
Attorney referral system for workers seeking private employment-law representation.
https://www.vtbar.org
Virginia Resources
Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI)
Handles wage complaints, retaliation, misclassification, child labor, and state OSHA.
https://www.doli.virginia.gov
Virginia Office of Civil Rights (OCR)
Investigates employment discrimination under state law.
https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/state-civil-rights
Virginia Occupational Safety & Health (VOSH)
State OSHA-plan program for workplace-safety complaints, inspections, and whistleblower retaliation.
https://www.doli.virginia.gov/vosh-program
Virginia Legal Aid Society (VLAS)
Employment-related assistance for low-income Virginians: wage claims, discrimination, and retaliation.
https://www.vlas.org
Legal Aid Justice Center (LAJC)
Strong workplace-justice focus: wage theft, safety issues, harassment, and immigrant worker protections.
https://www.justice4all.org
Virginia Poverty Law Center (VPLC)
Statewide advocacy and legal help for workplace abuses and employee rights.
https://vplc.org
Washington Resources
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I)
Handles wage complaints, worker rights, retaliation, safety violations, overtime, breaks, and more.
https://lni.wa.gov
Washington State Human Rights Commission (WSHRC)
Investigates workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation under state law.
https://www.hum.wa.gov
Washington Industrial Safety & Health Administration (WISHA)
State OSHA plan under L&I; handles safety complaints for almost all workplaces.
https://lni.wa.gov/safety-health
Northwest Justice Project (NJP)
Statewide civil legal aid for low-income residents, including workplace rights, wage theft, discrimination, and safety retaliation.
https://nwjustice.org
Clear*WA (Coordinated Legal Advice Resource)
Free legal hotline and online intake for employment and discrimination issues.
https://nwjustice.org/apply-online
ACLU of Washington
Select employment discrimination and retaliation cases involving civil-rights violations.
https://www.aclu-wa.org
West Virginia Resources
West Virginia Division of Labor
Handles wage claims, contractor disputes, workplace standards, and child labor enforcement.
https://labor.wv.gov
West Virginia Human Rights Commission (WVHRC)
Investigates discrimination and harassment claims in employment, housing, and public accommodations.
https://hrc.wv.gov
OSHA (Federal)
West Virginia does not operate a state OSHA plan.
https://www.osha.gov
Legal Aid of West Virginia (LAWV)
Statewide assistance for employment law problems, discrimination, wage issues, retaliation, and workplace rights.
https://www.lawv.net
West Virginia State Bar — Lawyer Referral Service
Provides referrals to private employment-law attorneys.
https://www.wvbar.org
Wisconsin Resources
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD)
Covers wage complaints, hours-of-work issues, unpaid wages, misclassification, and workplace retaliation.
https://dwd.wisconsin.gov
Wisconsin Equal Rights Division (ERD)
Investigates discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims under state civil-rights laws.
https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/er/
Wisconsin OSHA (Federal — no state plan)
All safety complaints go to Federal OSHA.
https://www.osha.gov
Legal Action of Wisconsin
Free civil legal help for low-income residents, including workplace discrimination and wage disputes.
https://www.legalaction.org
Wisconsin Judicare
Serves northern Wisconsin with employment-law help, wage theft, and discrimination assistance.
https://www.judicare.org
State Bar of Wisconsin — Lawyer Referral & Information Service
Connects individuals with employment-law attorneys.
https://www.wisbar.org/forPublic/Pages/Lawyer-Referral-Service.aspx
Wyoming Resources
Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) — Labor Standards Division
Handles wage claims, minimum-wage issues, child labor enforcement, workplace standards, and some retaliation concerns.
https://dws.wyo.gov
Wyoming Department of Workforce Services — Wyoming Fair Employment Program (WFEP)
State agency that investigates discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment (race, sex, age, disability, etc.).
https://dws.wyo.gov/fair-employment/
Wyoming OSHA (State-Run OSHA Plan)
Wyoming does operate its own OSHA plan.
Handles workplace-safety complaints, inspections, hazard reporting, and retaliation related to safety issues.
https://wyomingworkforce.org/businesses/osha/
Wyoming Legal Aid / Legal Aid of Wyoming
Provides free or low-cost civil legal services to eligible residents, including help with workplace rights, discrimination, wage issues, and unemployment matters.
https://www.lawyoming.org
Wyoming State Bar – Lawyer Referral Service
Offers referrals to private attorneys who handle employment, discrimination, wage, and wrongful-termination cases.
https://www.wyomingbar.org