All of the following are true regarding laws that govern retaliation for reporting sexual harassment in Illinois EXCEPT: An employer may not demote, suspend, terminate, or harass any employee who files a sexual harassment report. In the event an employee believes the employer has violated retaliation standards, the employee may pursue damages from their employer. If an employer punishes a "close relative" who is employed by the same company as the complainant, it cannot be considered retaliation. Legal protection for whistleblowers extends to witnesses in internal investigations or employment lawsuits