Illinois Sexual Harassment Law

What are the Illinois requirements of distributing a Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy?
According to Section 2-104(B)(5)(b) of the Illinois Human Rights Act, a Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy must be "posted in a prominent and accessib...
Tue, 19 Nov, 2019 at 6:07 PM
What are the minimum standards for a Sexual Harassment Prevention policy in Illinois?
Section 2-110(B) of the Illinois Human Rights Act states a Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy must include the following: A  prohibition on sexual harass...
Tue, 19 Nov, 2019 at 6:07 PM
How can supervisors in Illinois maintain a safe and pleasant environment for your employees?
Each supervisor is responsible for maintaining the workplace free of sexual harassment. This is accomplished by Promoting a professional environment and b...
Tue, 19 Nov, 2019 at 6:08 PM
What is Illinois's policy on Retaliation?
According to Section 6-101 of the Illinois Human Rights Act, "it is a civil rights violation for a person, or for two or more persons to conspire to re...
Tue, 19 Nov, 2019 at 6:09 PM
How can sexual harassment be reported in Illinois?
An employee who either observes or believes herself/himself to be the object of sexual harassment should deal with the incident(s) as directly and firmly as...
Tue, 19 Nov, 2019 at 6:09 PM
What are supervisors’ and managers’ responsibilities in Illinois?
Each supervisor is responsible for maintaining the workplace free of sexual harassment. This is accomplished by promoting a professional environment and by ...
Tue, 19 Nov, 2019 at 6:10 PM
What are the consequences of noncompliance with Illinois sexual harassment laws?
An employer who violates sexual harassment laws is subject to a civil penalty as follows: For an employer with fewer than 4 employees: a penalty not to ex...
Tue, 3 Dec, 2019 at 4:22 PM
What are the Illinois requirements for a Sexual Harassment prevention policy in the restaurant and bar industry?
Every restaurant and bar operating in Illinois must have a sexual harassment policy provided to all employees, in writing, within the first calendar week of...
Tue, 3 Dec, 2019 at 4:25 PM
What are the Illinois requirements for the usage of safety devices in the hotel and casino industry?
Each hotel and casino shall equip an employee who is assigned to work in a guest room, restroom, or casino floor, under circumstances where no other employe...
Tue, 3 Dec, 2019 at 4:26 PM
What are the Illinois requirements for an anti-sexual harassment policy in the hotel and casino industry?
Each hotel employer and casino employer shall develop, maintain, and comply with a written anti-sexual harassment policy to protect employees against sexual...
Tue, 3 Dec, 2019 at 4:29 PM