The Chicago City Council has implemented new employer regulations requiring training to employees and supervisors on sexual harassment prevention and how bystanders should respond to sexual harassment.
The new ordinance also moves sections of the Human Rights Ordinance from Chapter 2-160 ("Human Rights") of the Municipal Code to Article 6 ("Worker Protections") and substantially revised former section 2-160-040 ("Sexual Harassment"), which is now part of section 6-10-040.
These amendments were officially effective beginning July 1, 2022, which means all Chicago employers must comply with by July 1, 2023.
Details and terms
The ordinance maintains the definition of "employer" in the...