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Does the IBA offer any sexual harassment prevention trainings that meet the requirements set forth in the Illinois Human Rights Act? We are aware the Illinois Department of Human Rights offers a model training program, but we would like to know what else is available.

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Yes, the IBA is offering three streaming sexual harassment prevention training programs that meet the requirements set forth in the Illinois Human Rights Act — one for employees only, one for supervisors only, and one for both employees and supervisors. There also is an option to purchase a live virtual training customized to your workplace that includes an opportunity for live questions and answers.

The training programs are available from October 28, 2020, through December 31, 2020. A link to information on the programs and registration is included below.

For resources related to our guidance, please see:

  • Illinois Human Rights Act, 775 ILCS 5/2-109(B) (“The Department shall produce a model sexual harassment prevention training program aimed at the prevention of sexual harassment in the workplace. The model program shall be made available to employers and to the public online at no cost. This model program shall include, at a minimum, the following: (1) an explanation of sexual harassment consistent with this Act; (2) examples of conduct that constitutes unlawful sexual harassment; (3) a summary of relevant federal and State statutory provisions concerning sexual harassment, including remedies available to victims of sexual harassment; and (4) a summary of responsibilities of employers in the prevention, investigation, and corrective measures of sexual harassment.”)
  • Illinois Human Rights Act, 775 ILCS 5/2-109(C) (“Except for those employers subject to the requirements of Section 5-10.5 of the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act, every employer with employees working in this State shall use the model sexual harassment prevention training program created by the Department or establish its own sexual harassment prevention training program that equals or exceeds the minimum standards in subsection (B). The sexual harassment prevention training shall be provided at least once a year to all employees. For the purposes of satisfying the requirements under this Section, the Department's model sexual harassment prevention training program may be used to supplement any existing program an employer is utilizing or develops.”)