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AWI Training satisfies Illinois's mandatory annual sexual harassment prevention training requirement under the Workplace Transparency Act for all employers, regardless of size.

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Scenario prompt

A manager dismisses a subordinate's harassment complaint, saying it was "just a joke." As an HR officer, what are your next steps?

Bystander Intervention87

Reporting Protocol78

Prompt Escalation89

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THE REQUIREMENT

Illinois Workplace Transparency Act at a glance.

Illinois's Workplace Transparency Act (P.A. 101-0221, 2019) amended the Illinois Human Rights Act to require all employers to provide annual sexual harassment prevention training to every employee working in the state.

Employer obligationsVerified

Who must complyAll employers in Illinois, regardless of size

Who is coveredAll employees working in Illinois, including part-time and seasonal workers

New hire deadlineAs soon as practicable (IDHR recommends during new employee orientation)

RetrainingAt least once per year for every employee

Training requirementsVerified

Format requiredIllinois law specifies content standards, not delivery format. AWI Training satisfies all four IDHR content areas through Zee-Bot scenario assessments and post-module interactive quizzes.

Content standardsMust meet IDHR minimum training standards (775 ILCS 5/2-109)

Written policyEmployers must also adopt and distribute a written sexual harassment prevention policy

Source: Illinois Department of Human Rights (idhr.illinois.gov); 775 ILCS 5/2-109. Requirements verified as of 2025.

WHAT THE LAW REQUIRES

Topics your Illinois training must cover.

Under 775 ILCS 5/2-109 and IDHR model training guidelines, sexual harassment prevention training must address all of the following areas.

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Definition under the Illinois Human Rights Act

An explanation of sexual harassment as a form of unlawful discrimination prohibited under the Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 5/).

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Federal law protections

Sexual harassment is also prohibited under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Illinois training must address both state and federal protections.

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Examples of prohibited conduct

Concrete examples of conduct that constitutes unlawful sexual harassment across realistic workplace scenarios.

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Internal complaint procedures

The employer's process for reporting and investigating sexual harassment complaints, including who to contact.

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External remedies through IDHR and EEOC

How to file a charge with the Illinois Department of Human Rights or the EEOC, including timelines and available remedies.

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Prohibition on retaliation

Employees are protected from retaliation for reporting harassment, filing a charge, or participating in an investigation.

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Supervisor responsibilities

Supervisors have additional obligations to respond to, report, and prevent harassment within their teams.

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Industry-specific content (bars and restaurants)

Employers in the food and beverage industry must also provide a supplemental model training developed specifically for that sector by IDHR.

Note: AWI Training covers all four content areas required under 775 ILCS 5/2-109: definition, examples, federal/state law summary, and employer responsibilities. Zee-Bot scenario-based assessments and post-module interactive quizzes require active participation and produce a scored behavioral record.

AUDIT READINESS

A record your compliance team can actually use.

AWI Training does not just prove training occurred. It assesses each employee to reveal their training needs and how they grow post-training.

Timestamped per-employee record with assessment date

Scored across 12 competencies, not pass/fail

Exportable as PDF for legal holds and audits

Retraining records maintained per-employee

Assessment complete

AWI Compliance Record

A. Johnson · Operations Lead · June 1, 2026 IL WTA

87Overall

Overall Score All-staff curriculum Next retraining: June 1, 2027

Harassment Prevention

Bystander Intervention

30/33

Reporting Protocol

28/33

Prompt Escalation

29/33

High 25-33

Medium 16-24

Low 1-15

AWI engine scored · (Sample Data and Illustrations)↓ PDF export

PRICING SNAPSHOT

Illinois WTA compliance covered at every scale.

AWI Training includes Illinois sexual harassment prevention modules across all plans. All plans support annual retraining records and timestamped completion records for audit readiness.

Core

$29.99 /learner

50 learners · 1 admin

✓15 video training modules

✓Pre and Post Assessments

✓100+ behavioral metrics, AWI scoring

✓Tailored learning paths

✓Timestamped per-employee records

Frequently asked questions

Does the Illinois Workplace Transparency Act apply to small employers?
Yes. The Illinois Workplace Transparency Act requires sexual harassment prevention training for all employers in Illinois, regardless of the number of employees. There is no minimum employee threshold.
How often must employees complete Illinois sexual harassment prevention training?
All employees must receive training at least once per year. The Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) provides a model training program and recommends training during onboarding for new hires.
What content standards must Illinois sexual harassment training meet?
Illinois law (775 ILCS 5/2-109) specifies four content standards: (1) an explanation of sexual harassment consistent with the Illinois Human Rights Act; (2) examples of prohibited conduct; (3) a summary of relevant federal and state statutory provisions and available remedies; and (4) a summary of employer responsibilities for prevention, investigation, and corrective action. The law specifies required content areas, not a mandated delivery format. AWI Training addresses all four content areas, delivered through Zee-Bot scenario-based assessments and an interactive quiz after each video training module.
When must new employees complete Illinois sexual harassment training?
Illinois does not specify a fixed number of days for new-hire training. IDHR recommends providing training as soon as possible after hire, ideally during new employee orientation.
What topics must Illinois sexual harassment training cover?
Illinois law and IDHR model training require coverage of: the definition of sexual harassment under the Illinois Human Rights Act, examples of prohibited conduct, federal and state statutory protections, the employer's internal complaint process, remedies available through IDHR and the EEOC, and the prohibition on retaliation for reporting or participating in an investigation.
Does Illinois require a separate written sexual harassment prevention policy?
Yes. Illinois law also requires every employer to adopt and distribute a written sexual harassment prevention policy that meets or exceeds the IDHR model policy. The written policy is a separate employer obligation in addition to annual training.

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This page provides general information about Illinois Workplace Transparency Act sexual harassment prevention training requirements. It is not legal advice. Requirements change. Verify current obligations with qualified legal counsel before making compliance decisions. Source data verified against the Illinois Department of Human Rights (idhr.illinois.gov).

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