Why Train Your Employees With Our Chicago 1-Hour Sexual Harassment Course?
Comply with the City of Chicago Human Rights Ordinance and Illinois state law with this comprehensive, 1-hour program. Designed for all employees, this course teaches how to recognize, prevent, and report sexual harassment in the workplace. Learners explore both Quid Pro Quo and Hostile Environment harassment and understand their rights and responsibilities under federal, state, and city law.
Sexual harassment harms more than individuals — it damages morale, productivity, and reputation. Nearly 50% of women and 20% of men report experiencing sexual harassment at work, making prevention and awareness essential for every organization.
Major Training Points:
- Definition and examples of Quid Pro Quo harassment — when job benefits such as hiring, promotion, or assignments are tied to sexual favors
- Definition and examples of Hostile Work Environment harassment — patterns of conduct that interfere with performance or create an intimidating atmosphere
- Behavior that violates the law, including unwanted flirting, suggestive looks, physical contact, and demeaning language
- Protections for all employees, contractors, and interns under Chicago, Illinois, and federal law
- Coverage of gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and related protections
- Understanding the Reasonable Person Standard for determining harassment
- How electronic communication (email, text, chat, virtual meetings) can constitute harassment
- How to report harassment internally or to the Chicago Commission on Human Relations (CCHR), Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR), or EEOC
- Legal prohibitions against retaliation and examples of protected activity
- Manager and supervisor responsibilities in preventing, reporting, and responding to complaints
- Consequences for individuals and organizations that violate harassment or retaliation laws
- Practical steps to maintain a respectful, inclusive, and compliant workplace
This course fulfills Chicago’s annual 1-hour sexual harassment prevention training requirement for all employees and aligns with the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Illinois Workplace Transparency Act, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
