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Illinois Sexual Harassment Prevention: Managers and Supervisors
Lead safe, respectful teams through clear action and Illinois compliance standards.Preview the first lesson free — get full access to all 42 lessons.
Essential Provider : KnowledgeCity 4 chapters · 42 Lessons · 2h 20m in English
Course Description
In this Illinois Sexual Harassment Prevention: Managers and Supervisors course, you’ll learn how to recognize, respond to, and help prevent sexual harassment in your workplace under Illinois law. We’ll also explore your leadership responsibilities and the steps needed to meet annual state training and documentation requirements. These practices are essential to protect your team, promote fairness, and meet legal obligations. With this foundation in place, you’ll learn how to apply Illinois-specific requirements in real-world situations.
We’ll break down the key responsibilities of managers and supervisors, presenting examples of how to document complaints and respond to reports of harassment. You’ll build confidence in handling complaints fairly and gain tools to prevent retaliation throughout the process. We’ll also address definitions under the Illinois Human Rights Act; strategies for maintaining trust and privacy; and how to deliver annual training that meets the law, so that you can get a complete understanding of Illinois workplace compliance. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to take appropriate action when concerns arise and ensure your team stays compliant.
What You'll Learn
- Define sex discrimination and sexual harassment
- Identify sexual harassment behaviors, including quid pro quo and hostile work environment
- Describe federal, Illinois state, and City of Chicago legislation and protections regarding sexual discrimination and harassment
- Explain how employees can report sexual harassment and which activities are protected from retaliation
- Apply management responsibilities for handling complaints, documentation, and recordkeeping
- Recognize risk factors for sexual harassment and when an employer is liable
Key Takeaways
- Federal and Illinois state laws offer protection against workplace sexual harassment, and this course covers compliance with both.
- Sexual harassment is the most common form of workplace harassment.
- Following the #MeToo movement, states began enacting laws adding greater protections against workplace sexual harassment and greater restrictions on employers.
- Training for managers and supervisors is vital to understanding new and existing laws meant to protect employees.
- The course addresses manager-specific responsibilities, including documentation, recordkeeping, and preventing retaliation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for managers and supervisors, providing training that the course describes as vital for understanding and handling workplace sexual harassment.
What laws does this course cover?
It covers federal laws and updates, Illinois state laws, and City of Chicago laws related to sexual discrimination and harassment in the workplace.
What types of sexual harassment does the course explain?
The course explains sexual harassment behaviors including quid pro quo, sexual assault, hostile work environment, and sexual behaviors in a remote work environment.
What manager-specific skills will I gain?
You will learn employer obligations, how to handle a complaint when it is filed, management responsibilities, documentation and recordkeeping for managers, and when an employer is liable.
Does the course address retaliation?
Yes. It covers preventing retaliation and helps you identify activities that are protected from retaliation.
