Out and Equal: Building Bridges with LGBTQIA+ Employees

RECOMMENDED FOR EMPLOYEES!

The objective of this training is to provide an overview of sexual orientation and gender identity concepts and the legal requirements for employers under the Illinois Human Rights Act. At the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the acronym LGBTQIA+;
• Define and differentiate sexual orientation and gender identity;
• Summarize Illinois law related to sexual orientation and gender identity;
• Understand and address workplace discrimination;
• Practice ways to become an ally; and
• Identify guidelines to increase awareness and respect in the workplace.

Employers have a responsibility to maintain a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment for all employees. This training seeks to bridge the gap between myth and fact regarding issues pertaining to gender identity and sexual orientation in the workplace. During this workshop, participants will engage in meaningful dialogue and activities designed to dispel common misconceptions and increase appreciation for differences around gender identity and sexual orientation. (2 hours)

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:  Trainings with the Illinois Department of Human Rights Institute for Training and Development are accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Illinois Human Rights Act.

A person with a disability needing an accommodation to participate in IDHR trainings should contact the Institute for Training and Development at 312-814-2477 or (TTY) 866-740-3953 or at IDHR.Training@illinois.gov

The Institute for Training and Development requires seven (7) business days to obtain any reasonable accommodation.  If for some reason you cannot attend your scheduled training, you must request the cancellation of the reasonable accommodation at least 72 hours prior to the date of training.  All requests must be in writing and should include reason for cancellation. Failure to comply may result in suspension of future training privileges.

TRAINING MATERIALS:  All training materials will be sent via email 3 business days prior to the training schedule, and it must be printed out and brought to class.  Materials will no longer be distributed on site.  Please add  idhr.training@illinois.gov to your address book to avoid emails going to your spam folder.

REGISTRATION AND CANCELLATION: Please register online as soon as possible prior to the training session, as classes without a minimum number of registrants may be cancelled. If for some reason you cannot attend, please request cancellation at least three (3) business days prior to the date of training.  

DIRECTIONS AND PARKING:  https://www2.illinois.gov/dhr/AboutUs/Pages/Directions_Transportation.aspx 

NOTE: The Michael A. Bilandic Building is located directly across LaSalle Street from the Thompson Center at the Northwest corner of LaSalle and Randolph streets. All visitors to the Bilandic Building are required to show a valid government-issued picture I.D. and pass through metal detectors; bags are searched by the Illinois State Police Protective Service Unit (PSU). A parking validation stamp is available in the lobby on the first floor.

If you would like information about onsite training for your organization, or if you have suggestions for future public course offerings, please email us at IDHR.Training@illinois.gov.