Compliance Reminder for Illinois Employers: Illinois Human Rights Amendments and Required Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

Illinois employers must take note of significant amendments to the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) that expand definitions of harassment and introduce new training requirements. With the IHRA now prohibiting all forms of harassment—not just sexual—it’s crucial for businesses to review their policies and ensure compliance. Employers are required to implement comprehensive sexual harassment prevention training for all employees, including part-time and temporary staff, by December 31, 2020, and annually thereafter. Discover the essential steps your organization needs to take to meet these new legal obligations and foster a safer workplace environment.

Compliance Reminder for Illinois Employers: Illinois Human Rights Amendments and Required Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

Illinois enacted sweeping employment-law changes in 2020, including significant amendments to the Illinois Human Rights Act that expanded employer coverage, broadened harassment protections, and imposed new sexual-harassment training and recordkeeping requirements. Despite pandemic-related disruptions, employers must review and update their policies and ensure compliance with mandatory training obligations applicable to all employees. Failure to do so may expose employers to expanded liability under the amended statutory framework.