All employers with one or more Illinois employees must either adopt the Illinois Department of Human Rights' (IDHR) model sexual harassment prevention training program or use a different program that meets or exceeds the model's minimum standards. Dimond Bros. can provide access to their clients and employees an approved training module and platform. The training must be given to all employees annually and to new employees as soon as possible after hire (but not later than Dec. 31 of the year they were hired) and include, at a minimum:

• An explanation of sexual harassment under Illinois law
• An explanation of conduct that constitutes unlawful sexual harassment
• A summary of relevant federal and state statutory provisions concerning sexual harassment, including remedies available to victims of sexual harassment
• A summary of responsibilities of employers in the prevention, investigation and corrective measures of sexual harassment

Employers must also keep a record of all trainings they provide. These records, which may be in the form of written or electronic certificates, signed employee acknowledgements or course sign-in worksheets, must be available for IDHR inspection upon request. Please note: Restaurants, bars, hotels, and casinos in the state are subject to additional training requirements.

If you are in need of an approved Illinois Sexual Harassment Training program please contact your Dimond Bros. representative today to be set up.

This article is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to be exhaustive, nor should any discussion or opinions be construed as professional advice.