Harassment Prevention for Illinois Employees – Workplace

  • 17 topics | 55m 12s
  • Up to 30 languages
  • Transcripts
Discrimination and harassment at work can have a corrosive effect on an organization's culture and can lead to low employee morale, reduced productivity, and even criminal liability. This course is designed specifically to address the training requirements under Illinois law, and includes coverage of federal anti-discrimination and anti-harassment law as well. In addition to providing an overview of the types of behaviors that can give rise to discrimination and harassment -- including sexual harassment -- this course will discuss the benefits of and strategies for promoting a respectful work environment.This course was developed with subject matter support provided by The Potomac Law Group, PLLC. Please note, however, that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice and may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with statutes, regulations, or other legal authority. Transmission of the information is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking independent legal advice.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • identify the elements of workplace harassment
  • recognize why victims and others are often reluctant to report harassment
  • identify federal laws that prohibit harassment in the workplace
  • identify protected classes covered under federal law
  • recognize behaviors that could be considered unlawful harassment
  • Knowledge Check: Harassment Laws that Protect You
  • recognize quid pro quo sexual harassment
  • recognize how hostile environment harassment can occur
  • avoid behaviors that could be considered retaliation for harassment
  • recognize ways a bystander can intervene in a harassment situation
  • respond to harassment if you are being harassed
  • explain the internal investigation process
  • identify key considerations related to harassment that occurs outside of work or after hours
  • recognize the types of penalties companies or individuals may face
  • recognize the benefits of a workplace that is based on respect and free from harassment
  • Knowledge Check: What You Do Matters
  • recognize your role in preventing workplace harassment

IN THIS COURSE

  • Elements of Unlawful Harassment
    6m
  • Why People Are Reluctant to Report Harassment
    3m
  • Federal Anti-harassment Laws
  • Protected Classes Under Federal Law
    3m
  • Recognizing Unlawful Harassment
    5m
  • Knowledge Check: Harassment Laws that Protect You
    1m
  • Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment
    5m
  • Hostile Environment Sexual Harassment
    3m
  • Retaliation
    1m
  • Bystander Intervention
    4m
  • Responding to Harassment if You Experience It
  • Internal Investigation Process
    2m
  • Harassment Outside of Work or After Hours
  • Remedies for Victims of Harassment
    3m
  • Benefits of a Respectful & Harassment-free Workplace
  • Knowledge Check: What You Do Matters
    3m
  • A Look Back

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