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10/02/2019

New Workplace Transparency Act Requires Mandatory Sexual Harassment Training for All Illinois Employers

The Illinois Human Rights Act (the “Act”) has been amended to expand workplace mandates to prevent and respond to sexual harassment. Effective January 1, 2020, all Illinois employers will have to provide annual sexual harassment training and written policies for their employees. The new law is called the Illinois Workplace Transparency Act. Click here for more information regarding the Act. For questions, please contact partner Matthew B. Schiff at (312) 704-2171 or email mschiff@sfgh.com.