As you know, it’s extremely important to recognize the various forms of harassment and train all employees to prevent them in your organization. In addition to sexual harassment, there are liability issues associated with harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability, age and other characteristics protected by law. Harassment can take the form of jokes, negative stereotyping, hostile acts or simple thoughtless comments but the ultimate outcome is the same: emotional stress, low employee morale, reduced productivity, and even costly litigation.