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Sexual Harassment Prevention Requirements
Most employers are required to provide sexual harassment prevention training to their employees. This page explains who needs to comply, what the requirements are, and where to find free training resources.
What kinds of businesses need to comply? What are the requirements?
This page is designed as a checklist to help you understand what you need to do to comply with the law. Select your company type below to see your requirements. If you've experienced sexual harassment as an employee, or if you’re unsure, learn more about your rights.
Note: the standards and requirements here apply to all companies that have more than one employee and operate in Illinois. Some company types have additional requirements:
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Sexual Harassment Prevention Trainings (Required Annually)
What you need to do:
Provide sexual harassment prevention training to all employees once a year.
Option 1: Use our free training
The Department of Human Rights offers free training regularly. Anyone can attend, or you can request a private session for your team.
Option 2: Create your own training
You can develop your own program as long as it covers these four areas:
- What sexual harassment is under Illinois law
- Real examples of conduct that counts as unlawful sexual harassment
- Legal protections and remedies available under federal and state law
- Your responsibilities as an employer to prevent, investigate, and address sexual harassment
Required Workplace Postings
What you need to do:
Post these notices where employees can see them – like break rooms, near time clocks, or common areas:
Required Workplace Policies
What you need to do:
Maintain a written sexual harassment policy and include it in your employee handbook. Your policy must explain what harassment is, how to report it, and how your company will respond.
Note: This model policy is a starting point. Consult with a licensed attorney to ensure it fits your specific workplace.