Take the Test

1. Which statement would be eliminated when describing sexual harassment as defined by Illinois law?

• a. Conduct of a sexual nature that creates an offensive working environment
• b. Welcome sexual advances from a coworker made at a physical work location
• c. A request for sexual favors as a condition of employment
• d. Unwelcome sexual conduct that interferes with one’s work performance

2. Which terms describe the two primary forms of sexual harassment?

• a. Primary victimization and offensive remarks about gender
• b. Requests for sexual favors and abuse of power
• c. Unwelcome sexual advances and gender-related insults
• d. Hostile work environment and quid pro quo

3. Which action does the EEOC recommend an employee take if sexual harassment continues after the employee directly confronts the harasser?

• a. After a few minutes, ask the harasser if their working relationship has been damaged.
• b. Follow the steps in the employer’s antiharassment policy.
• c. Contact local law enforcement to report a case of workplace violence.
• d. Begin looking for a job with another employer.

4. Which statement is correct regarding reporting sexual harassment for an employee of a private-sector employer in Illinois?

• a. The report must be initiated within 30 days of the date of the offense.
• b. The identity of accusers and witnesses cannot remain confidential once charges have been filed.
• c. A confidential report can be made by calling the Sexual Harassment and Discrimination helpline.
• d. Employees who work in the private sector must report to the Illinois Office of the Legislative Inspector General (OLIG).

5. Which statement is correct about whistleblower protections for those who file a report of sexual harassment in Illinois?

• a. The law protects all employees, including at-will employees.
• b. The law does not protect at-will employees whose job can be terminated without cause.
• c. Protections do not provide for any lost pay for an employee who was retaliated against for reporting harassment.
• d. Transferring an employee who reports sexual harassment to a less desirable position is allowed.

6. Which statement describes an employer responsibility regarding sexual harassment according to Illinois law?

• a. Employers must suspend without pay any employee involved in a report of sexual harassment.
• b. Employers must provide employees with sexual harassment training every year.
• c. Employers with fewer than 15 employees do not have to provide trainings on sexual harassment.
• d. Employers must terminate the employment of individuals who are the subject of a sexual harassment report.