Sexual Harassment Training for Illinois Healthcare Professionals-Content PDF Handout

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This document is a course for healthcare professionals on sexual harassment in the workplace, specifically in Illinois. The course covers the definition of sexual harassment according to Illinois law, examples of types and forms, appropriate actions for victims and witnesses, reporting procedures, whistleblower protections, and employer responsibilities. Sexual harassment is defined as any unwelcome sexual advances or requests for sexual favors, or conduct of a sexual nature that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment. It can include both physical and verbal harassment, and can be perpetrated by any gender. The course covers the two primary types of sexual harassment: quid pro quo and hostile work environment. Quid pro quo involves requiring sexual favors in exchange for employment conditions, while hostile work environment refers to unwelcome sexual conversation, requests, or remarks that create an offensive environment. The course also explores the different forms of sexual harassment, the adverse effects it can have on individuals, and the reluctance of victims to report it. It provides guidance for responding to sexual harassment, including steps to address it and bystander intervention strategies. Reporting procedures to internal and external entities, such as the Illinois Department of Human Rights and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, are also outlined. The document emphasizes the importance of prevention and employer responsibilities in preventing and addressing sexual harassment in the workplace.

Keywords

sexual harassment

workplace

Illinois law

quid pro quo

hostile work environment

gender

reporting procedures

employer responsibilities

victim support

prevention