Relying on luck to avoid sexual harassment claims is negligent and may have expensive consequences.  This training delves into the issues that confront HR professionals, supervisors and managers when dealing with allegations of sexual harassment. A good HR team is able to recognize behaviors that constitute sexual harassment as well as how to properly address the situation. In this training, HR professionals, managers and supervisors will learn about the behaviors that constitute sexual harassment, gain an understanding of the legal problems it can cause, and receive guidance on enforcing your company's sexual harassment policy.

Some of the largest settlements in sexual harassment cases have been awarded in Illinois.  Even if your organization can sustain the financial storm brought on by litigation, the stigma associated with such claims can have a negative impact on your bottom line. Sexual harassment in the workplace is preventable. Learn how to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.   (3 hours)

The HR Certification Institute has pre-approved this activity for 2.75 hours of general recertification credit.

Note:  The service fee is charged by Eventbrite for credit card processing and is not received by the Illinois Department of Human Rights. We will accept a check via certified funds however the check must be received at least 14-days prior to training. Personal checks and money orders are not accepted.

Trainings with the Illinois Department of Human Rights - Institute for Training and Development are accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Illinois Human Rights Act.

 A person with a disability needing an accommodation to participate in IDHR trainings should contact the Institute for Training and Development at 312-814-2477 or (TTY) 866-740-3953 or at IDHR.Training@illinois.gov

 The Institute for Training and Development requires seven (7) business days to obtain any reasonable accommodation.  If for some reason you cannot attend your scheduled training, you must request the cancellation of the reasonable accommodation at least 72 hours prior to the date of training.  All requests must be in writing and should include reason for cancelation. Failure to comply may result in suspension of future training privileges.