HR: Illinois' New Anti-Harassment/Discrimination Laws - What Employers Need to Know

URGENT! All employers in Illinois will be affected by the new statutory changes regarding workplace harassment and discrimination.

The VIA will be hosting a peer group meeting where Jeff Risch will be giving an in depth presentation providing attendees with a detailed recap of the new changes.

Notable topics include:

• Current legislation and new laws
• Required updates regarding training, key policies, personnel forms, severance agreements, nondisclosure and arbitration agreements.
• Resolving employment disputes
• Discrimination against an employee perceived to be a part of a protected class (i.e. gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity).
• Expansion of the Victims Economic Security & Safety Act (VESSA)
• Requirements for employers to disclose the number of sexual harassment and discrimination settlements.
• Requirements for annual employee training on sexual harassment.
• Expansion of Illinois harassment and discrimination law to all employers.
• Protection of independent contractors from harassment and discrimination.

Complimentary Breakfast will be served.