Illinois Criminal Law

In part because bar and restaurant employees often work where alcohol is served, they can also find themselves in the presence of people who may not be applying the very best decision-making.

This can expose the employee to behavior that violates aspects of criminal law.

Examples could include:

Simple (non-sexual) assault or battery, for example in the case of a fight
Theft of services, in the case of a “dine and dash”
Vandalism
Public intoxication or public urination

This sexual harassment prevention course does not allow an exposition of every aspect of the Illinois Criminal Code. Let us simply emphasize that if you should get involved in a situation where someone is breaking criminal law, for example if you were to try to stop a fistfight, you must be careful that your own behavior does not draw you into violation, as well.

For a simple rule of thumb, any act that would be illegal outside the work environment should be avoided at work as well.

Ready to move forward in the course?

First, tap or click the check mark button in the center windowsill.

Next, tap or click the Next Lesson right arrow in the right windowsill.

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then, click or tap the right arrow Next button on the right side of the windowsill

Ready to move forward in the course?

First, tap or click the check mark button in the center windowsill.

Next, tap or click the Next Lesson right arrow in the right windowsill.

Arrow images pointing out the check mark button in the bottom center of the right reading pane's lower frame or windowsill, which should be marked first, then second to tap or click the Next Lesson button in the right windowsill.