Sexual Harassment Resources

National Resources:

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
www.eeoc.gov 800-669-4000
Responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an
employee based on their protected class. File a complaint against an employer online or over the phone.
The website also contains information on the law and employee rights.

Better Brave
www.betterbrave.com
Online guide to help targets of sexual harassment understand their rights and options for addressing issues
with an employer. Provides a template for recording incidents of sexual harassment.

Illinois Resources:

State of Illinois Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Helpline
www.illinois.gov/sexualharassment 1-877-236-7703
This helpline provides assistance to those who wish to report sexual harassment/discrimination by providing them with the appropriate steps for reporting, assistance obtaining referrals for legal counseling, and additional counseling resources.

Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR)
www.illinois.gov/idhr 1-800-662-3942
The Illinois Department of Human Rights investigates charges of Employment discrimination filed against private employers, state or local government, unions and employment agencies.