Pontiac — Part I Ch. 24 Human Relations and Social Services § 24-145
Consequences of a violation of the prohibition on sexual harassment
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In addition to any and all other discipline that may be applicable pursuant to city policies, employment agreements, procedures, employee handbooks and/or collective bargaining agreement, any person who violates this policy or the prohibition on sexual harassment contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-65, may be subject applicable discipline up to and including discharge by the city and to, any applicable fines and penalties established pursuant to ordinance, state law or federal law. Each violation may constitute a separate offense. Any discipline imposed by the city shall be separate and distinct from any penalty imposed by an ethics commission and any fines or penalties imposed by a court of law or a state or federal agency.
Section 24-145 of Pontiac's Human Relations and Social Services code establishes the consequences for violating the city's prohibition on sexual harassment, which also incorporates the state-level prohibition found in 5 ILCS 430/5-65. A person found in violation may face city disciplinary action up to and including termination, as well as fines and penalties under applicable ordinance, state, or federal law. Each individual act of violation can be treated as a separate offense, and any discipline or penalty imposed by the city operates independently from penalties that an ethics commission, court, or state or federal agency might separately impose.
Plain English — not legal advice.
While Section 24-145 is primarily directed at city employment contexts, property owners and managers operating in Pontiac should be aware that sexual harassment prohibitions carry layered enforcement consequences — city discipline, ethics commission penalties, and court or agency fines can all apply simultaneously and independently. Compliant operators generally maintain clear anti-harassment policies, provide training, and document complaint-handling procedures in alignment with both local ordinance and 5 ILCS 430/5-65. Keeping these practices current helps demonstrate good-faith compliance across the multiple enforcement channels this provision contemplates.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 24-145 makes clear that violations of Pontiac's sexual harassment prohibition can result in multiple, independent consequences — meaning a single incident may be pursued through city disciplinary channels, an ethics commission, and a court or state or federal agency all at once. Tenants who believe they have experienced sexual harassment in a housing context may have recourse through more than one of these avenues, including state and federal fair housing agencies. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Illinois housing law can help individuals understand which enforcement paths under this provision and 5 ILCS 430/5-65 may be relevant to their situation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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