(a) HHS plays a vital role in efforts to counter trafficking in persons worldwide and federal law requires that all federal employees be sensitized to human trafficking and have the tools necessary to prevent, recognize and address human trafficking offenses. All Department employees are required to complete HHS-prescribed training.

(1) All Department employees of record on the effective date of this part will complete initial training to raise overall awareness of human trafficking and its various manifestations, including labor and sex trafficking, and to inform employees of their obligations under this subpart.

(2) All Department employees hired after the effective date of this part must complete initial human trafficking training within 90 days of appointment.

(3) All Department employees must complete refresher human trafficking training every two years.

(b) Supervisors are required ensure that subordinates complete all required training. Employees who fail to complete required training may be deemed in violation of this policy and may be subject to disciplinary action as addressed in subpart F of this part.