Illinois Human Rights & Sexual Harassment Training
Illinois has one of the nation’s most stringent sexual harassment prevention training laws. Under the Sexual Harassment Act (SB 75), all employees must undergo annual training. The law includes specific requirements for the service industry, mandating that restaurants and bars establish and distribute a written policy on sexual harassment prevention and train employees on reporting procedures and filing charges with state authorities.
In Chicago, a more stringent local ordinance took effect on July 1, 2023. This ordinance requires all employers to provide annual sexual harassment prevention training to all employees (1 hour), supervisors and managers (2 hours), and bystander intervention training to all employees (1 hour). For detailed information on this requirement, please refer to the City of Chicago’s website.
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This table outlines the mandatory training topics as per state law (Public Act 101-0221, S.B. 75) and the City of Chicago’s Sexual Harassment Training Law.
Required Training
| Who Must Be Trained: | – All Managers & Employees – Extra Training for Employees in a Service Industry (Bars, Restaurants and Hotels) |
| Training Frequency: | Annually |
| Training Duration: | – Statewide: No specific time requirement – City of Chicago: o All Employees: 1 hour o Supervisors & Managers: 2 hours o All Employees: 1 hour of bystander training |
| Training Content: | Legal Foundations: – Relevant Illinois Legislation (Public Act 101-0221, S.B. 75) – City of Chicago’s Sexual Harassment Training Law Harassment Definitions: – Protected Characteristics (see list below) – Types of Harassment (quid pro quo & hostile work environment) Legal & Practical Aspects: – Remedies Available – Harassment Prevention Strategies – Case Law Examples – Resources for Victims – Supervisor Liability – Harasser Liability (personal) – Retaliation Employer Policy |
| Key Considerations: | Training must be interactive, allowing for questions and answers. |
Protected Characteristics in Illinois
Race
Color
Religion
Sex
National Origin
Citizenship Status (with regard to employment)
Ancestry
Age (40 and over)
Marital Status
Familial Status (with regard to housing)
Physical or Mental Disability
Arrest Record
Military Status
Sexual Orientation
Unfavorable Discharge from Military Service
Ethiciti’s Illinois Human Rights & Sexual Harassment Training and the City of Chicago
Achieve Complete Compliance with Anti-Harassment Training Requirements
Our program ensures full compliance with all mandated anti-harassment and workplace harassment training requirements for Illinois and the City of Chicago. We cover essential time requirements and key concepts adhering to all regulations and laws.
Engaging Learning Experience
Our courses feature an interactive modern interface, learner-centric design, contemporary scenarios, and a high cognitive learning experience. Our design includes the use of motion graphics, scenario based training, human interaction, and cutting-edge AI tools like ChatGPT, Avatars, BOTs, and Plug-ins to deliver AI-powered insights and analytics.
Comprehensive Tracking and Reporting
Benefit from robust tracking and reporting features, including detailed audit and litigation reports. Our system provides thorough documentation of each learner’s progress, helping you maintain compliance and manage your training program efficiently.
Flexible Delivery Options for Anti-Harassment Training
Choose from multiple delivery methods to seamlessly integrate our workplace harassment training into your organization’s HRIS and LMS systems.
Effortless Management and Compliance
Simplify your training administration with our user-friendly tools. Notification templates, straightforward reporting, and support for SCORM, AICC, and xAPI files streamline internal communications and help demonstrate user certification with ease.
Enhanced Accessibility and Customization
Ensure that all learners can access our anti-harassment training with over 100 language translations, text-to-speech capabilities, and adaptable learning formats.