Chapter Opening Scenario Employers must take affirmative steps to prevent discrimination and harassment from occurring in the workplace. Vicarious liability can attach to the employer for unlawful harassment by supervisors. It is essential that an employer ensures that all supervisors and managers understand their responsibilities under the organization's anti-harassment policy and complaint procedure. Providing training is one step in meeting the employer's obligations under law. When reading this chapter, consider what topics should be addressed in discrimination prevention training programs. Review the website of the EEOC, and if your state has created a 706 agency, your state's fair employment practices agency website