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City of Chicago Sexual Harassment Prevention: Employees
Respond to workplace sexual harassment with clarity through legal and practical guidance.Preview the first lesson free — get full access to all 30 lessons.
Essential Provider : KnowledgeCity 4 chapters · 30 Lessons · 1h 20m in English
Course Description
In this City of Chicago Sexual Harassment Prevention: Employees course, you’ll learn how to recognize, respond to, and report sexual harassment in the workplace. We’ll also explore your rights as an employee and the responsibilities your employer has under both federal and local law. This knowledge supports a safer environment for everyone. To build this foundation, the course connects everyday behavior to legal protections and real-world reporting processes.
We’ll examine how sexual harassment might appear in real-world settings, presenting specific scenarios and actionable reporting steps. You’ll build the confidence to respond in difficult situations and strengthen your awareness of how daily choices affect team dynamics. We’ll also address bystander strategies, anti-retaliation protections, and Chicago’s annual training and policy requirements to provide a complete understanding of your role in maintaining a secure workplace. By the end of this course, you’ll know how to act early and contribute to a workplace culture of respect and accountability.
What You'll Learn
- Recognize sexual harassment in both workplace and remote work environments, including quid pro quo and hostile work environment situations
- Identify your responsibilities as an employee and understand your employer's obligations under the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance
- Distinguish between forms of sexual misconduct such as unwelcome behavior, sexual assault, and harassment based on gender identity and sexual orientation
- File a complaint using City of Chicago and EEOC filing information, and understand documentation and recordkeeping for employees
- Understand compliance with federal, Illinois, and City of Chicago laws, including federal law updates
- Explain what retaliation is, when an employer is liable, and the federal, city, and state remedies available for sexual harassment
Key Takeaways
- The City of Chicago passed The Chicago Human Rights Ordinance to provide additional protection against workplace sexual harassment.
- The course covers how to recognize sexual harassment in both traditional workplace and remote work situations.
- It addresses employee responsibilities and rights alongside employer obligations, including the sexual harassment prevention policy.
- Learners are shown how to file a complaint through City of Chicago and EEOC channels.
- The course explains compliance with state and federal law, including when an employer is liable and the remedies available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for employees, covering how to recognize sexual harassment, their responsibilities, employee employment rights, and how to file a complaint.
Does the course cover remote work situations?
Yes. It discusses how to recognize sexual harassment in remote work situations and includes a lesson on sexual behaviors in a remote work environment.
What laws does the course address?
It covers federal laws and federal law updates, Illinois laws, and City of Chicago laws, including The Chicago Human Rights Ordinance, and compliance with state and federal law.
Will I learn how to file a complaint?
Yes. The course covers filing a complaint, including City of Chicago filing information and EEOC filing information, as well as documentation and recordkeeping for employees.
What skills does this course build?
It builds skills in Human Rights Laws, Sexual Harassment Awareness, Workplace Safety, and Workplace Violence Prevention and Response.
