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What's Inside

• 1

  Learn Illinois Harassment Training Regulations

  Learn about the Illinois Human Rights Act, which mandates businesses to give sexual harassment prevention training on a yearly basis.

• 2

  Conduct Annual Employee Training Sessions

  Organize and offer annual harassment prevention training for all employees, including part-time and temporary workers, as required by Illinois law.

• 3

  Verify Training Adheres to State Guidelines

  Confirm that your training program fulfills or exceeds the requirements set by the state.

• 4

  Distribute An Anti-Harassment Policy

  Include information on how to report harassment allegations, the process for evaluating complaints, and a statement about the illegality of retaliation against people who report harassment.

• 5

  Administer Additional Training for Industries

  Additional training requirements apply if you own or run a restaurant or bar.

• 6

  Maintain Thorough Training Records

  Keep records of all harassment prevention training for at least three years.

• 7

  Confirm Regular Training Updates

  As legislation changes, ensure that your training provider updated your training.

• 8

  Ensure Training for All Locations

  Employers with several sites must guarantee that all employees in Illinois complete the required training, since the Illinois Human Rights Act extends statewide.

• 9

  Provide Multilingual Training Options

  If necessary, provide training in different languages to guarantee that all employees understand and engage completely in the training sessions.

• 10

  Evaluate and Refine Company Harassment Policies

  Review your company's anti-harassment policies and procedures on a regular basis to ensure they reflect the most recent regulatory requirements and best practices.

• 11

  Observe Local Harassment Ordinances

  Keep up to date on any local laws that may impose additional obligations in addition to state law.