Illinois Sexual Harassment & Discrimination Helpline

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Report Sexual Harassment and Discrimination

Call the State of Illinois Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Helpline at 877-236-7703* Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. *TTY users call 7-1-1.

What is Sexual Harassment?

Sexual harassment is unwanted, deliberate or repeated sexual behavior that creates a hostile environment or is required to keep your job, housing, education or business.

What is Sex Discrimination?

Sex discrimination is an adverse action or harassment based on sex (the status of being male or female) which is not necessarily sexual in nature.

Why was the Helpline Established?

The Illinois legislature passed Public Act 100-0554 in November 2017 and P.A. 100-0588 in June 2018. The former established a “sexual harassment hotline” to be administered by the Illinois Department of Human Rights for reporting sexual harassment. The latter changed the name to “Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Helpline.”

Welcome to the Illinois Sexual Harassment & Discrimination Helpline

This website is intended to help you find appropriate ways to report sexual harassment and discrimination and obtain referrals to legal and counseling assistance resources. For immediate assistance with sexual harassment and discrimination in Illinois Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., you may call the Helpline at 877-236-7703.

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Legal Protections	https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/sexualharassment/Pages/Legal-Protections.aspx	Legal Protections	What you should know about sexual harassment
Reporting	https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/sexualharassment/Pages/Reporting.aspx	Reporting	Options for reporting sexual harassment and sex discrimination, including anonymous reporting
Definitions	https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/sexualharassment/Pages/Definitions.aspx	Definitions	Definitions of sexual harassment and sex discrimination

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