ILLINOIS SEXUAL HARASSMENT TRAINING

Compliant with the Illinois Workplace Transparency Act, which becomes effective January 1, 2020

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Effective January 1, 2020, the Illinois Workplace Transparency Act requires annual sexual harassment training for all employers who have at least one employee.

On August 9, 2019, Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker signed the Workplace Transparency Act (the “WTA”) into law. The Act applies to nearly every employer in Illinois. Employers who do not comply with the law will be subject to civil penalties. Hybrid Academy offers a sexual harassment training course, which is compliant with the Illinois Workplace Transparency Act. Our training is designed to be engaging, with real-life examples of sexual harassment cases litigated in the State of Illinois. Additional training is also available for management-level employees to better understand their duties and obligations under the law. Following the class, attendees are given a post-test to demonstrate their knowledge and, upon completion, are provided with certificates of attendance.

  • New employees receive sexual harassment training within 90 days of hire.

  • Requires annual sexual harassment training for all employees.

  • Directs employers to report settlements and adverse judgments to the Illinois Department of Human Rights.

  • Restricts an employer's ability to require mandatory arbitration of sexual harassment or other discrimination claims.

  • Restaurants and bars are required to provide specialized training and sexual harassment policies.

Illinois Sexual Harassment Training

Course Details

Course Catalog:  
*Workplace Compliance* Harassment and Discrimination

Course ID: LC-0034OS   LC-0034OL

Course Title: Illinois Sexual Harassment Training 

Course Level: Employee Version and Manager's Version

Delivery Type: 

Option #1: Online (WC-0034OL)
Option #2: On-site (WC-0034OS)
Option #3 Bars and Restaurants Online (WC-BR0034OL)
Option #4 Bars and Restaurants On-Site (WC-BR0034OS)

Duration: 

Employees: 60 min

Managers: 90 min

Course Description

This course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the concept of sexual harassment in a workplace and its consequences for individuals, the organization, and the community. 

The course provides guidelines on how to comply with legal requirements and describes the roles and responsibilities of the employer and employees related to sexual harassment prevention, mitigation, and investigation. 


Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the concept of sexual harassment and recognize behaviors indicating inappropriate conduct. 
  • Learn the difference between sexual harassment and assault.
  • Understand the emotional, psychological, and physical effects of sexual harassment. 
  • Understand the behavioral triggers and motives of perpetrators.
  • Learn about current and past legal cases related to sexual harassment tried in the state of Illinois and other states. 
  • Learn about state and federal laws addressing sexual harassment.
  • Create a sexual harassment action, management, or prevention plan that fits your organization's needs. 


Mission Areas

  • Prevention & Mitigation

Prerequisites: 

  • None

Industries:

  • All

Point of Contact (POC)

Margret Younis
[email protected]
312-283-4494

Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Chapter 1: Illinois Sexual Harassment Training

    • Introduction
    • SEXUAL HARASSMENT TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
    • PROHIBITED SEXUAL HARASSMENT
    • Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
  • 2

    Chapter 2: Understanding Sexual Harassment

    • Defining and Understanding Sexual Harassment
    • What does sexual harassment look like
    • The Spectrum of Sexual Misconduct at Work
    • Offensive behavior vs. sexual misconduct
    • Facts About Sexual Harassment
    • Haw can sexual harassment occur?
    • Sexual Harassment Categories
    • Sexual Harassment Categories
    • More examples of sexual harassment conduct
    • More examples of sexual harassment conduct
    • More examples of sexual harassment conduct
    • YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT:
  • 3

    Hypothetical Questions

    • Hypothetical Questions
  • 4

    Effects of Sexual Harassment

    • Effects on Victims
    • Psychological Effects on Victims
    • Physical effects on Victims
  • 5

    The Mind of a Perpetrator

    • Who are the perpetrators?
    • Psychological Explanation of Sexual Harassment
  • 6

    Chapter 3: Prohibited Conduct

    • Examples of Prohibited Conduct
    • Law Suits
  • 7

    Chapter 4: Employer's Responsibility to Prevent, Investigate and Address Sexual Harassment

    • You See Something, Do Something!
    • WHAT TO DO?
    • REPORTING AN ALLEGATION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT
    • REPORTING AN ALLEGATION
    • ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS
    • Substantial Evidence
    • TIMING MATTERS!
    • IDHR offices
    • Helpline
    • REPORTING AN ALLEGATION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT OR OTHER INAPPROPRIATE CONDUCT TO YOUR SUPERVISOR
  • 8

    Hypothetical Questions #2

    • Hypothetical Questions #2
  • 9

    Chapter 5: Federal and State Laws Addressing Sexual Harassment

    • WHISTLE BLOWER PROTECTION
    • Remedies available in a civil lawsuit if retaliation occurs
    • PENALTIES
  • 10

    Chapter 6: Available Remedies for Sexual Harassment Violations

    • Witness Sexual Harassment
    • Bystander Intervention
    • Why are people resistant to helping?
    • Self Care After Trauma
  • 11

    COMPLETION & CERTIFICATION

    • Thank you
    • ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF PARTICIPATION

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