Understand what is considered sexual harassment in the workplace, its negative effects on employees and the organization, and the value and importance of preventing it.

Know how sexual harassment can create a hostile work environment for everyone in the workplace.

Know what behaviors exemplify an abuse of a manager’s power and influence in tying job benefits or avoidance of job penalties to a sexual or romantic relationship.

Recognize how individuals can suffer from harassment due to sex stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and pregnancy.

Appreciate how individuals we work with but not employed by our organization can create risks of harassment.

Understand what is considered other forms of workplace harassment, such as based on race, color, and national origin; age; religion; disability; and genetic information.

Know the organization’s commitment to addressing suspected harassment and each employee’s responsibilities to assist in this effort.

Understand retaliation against individuals who raise concerns or assist in their investigation and the organization’s commitment to addressing and further preventing it.

Recognize other improper interpersonal conduct that legally is not harassment based on a protected characteristic.

Know how intimate relationships may create problems in the workplace and how to avoid these concerns from occurring.

Identify ways to prevent harassment through actions that show respect for others.

Understand the sanctions against individuals who engage in harassing conduct, the remedies available to targeted individuals, and how employees can raise concerns about suspected harassment.

For those who manage others, appreciate the important role a manager or supervisor has in promoting a workplace that seeks to prevent harassment and effectively respond to reported concerns regarding it.