Why Train Your Employees with Our 1-Hour Bystander Intervention in Chicago Course?
This online program is designed to help Chicago employers meet the City of Chicago sexual harassment training requirements and the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) obligation to provide annual, zero-tolerance training to all employees. The course goes beyond basic definitions and teaches employees how — and when — to intervene as bystanders, which the City of Chicago now requires.
What Will They Learn?
Employees learn what sexual harassment looks like under Chicago, Illinois, and federal law, the difference between quid pro quo and hostile work environment harassment, how gender bias, power imbalances, and cultural acceptance allow harassment to continue, and why employers are responsible for protecting employees, contractors, and even customers/patrons from harassment. A full section is devoted to safe, practical intervention techniques (delegate, distract, direct, document, and follow-up) so employees know exactly what to do when they witness inappropriate conduct — in person, online, or off-site.
What’s Included
- Chicago-specific sexual harassment definitions and examples
- Illinois protections for non-employees, gender identity, and perceived discrimination
- Bystander intervention methods required by the City of Chicago
- Retaliation protections for witnesses and complainants
- Employer responsibilities and investigation expectations
- Certificate of completion for training records
Who Should Take It:
All employees, supervisors, and managers who work in the City of Chicago or for employers covered by the Illinois Human Rights Act.
Perfect for:
HR, retail, hospitality, healthcare, nonprofit, and multi-site employers that need a ready-to-deliver, Chicago-compliant harassment training program.
