Citation

Sample JA. Perform. Improv. 2007; 46(7): 18-26.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1002/pfi.145

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to inform instructional design and development specialists on the importance of harassment prevention training in organizations. The review includes a summary of relevant case law, a review of litigation costs associated with harassment litigation, and the value of return on investment for such instruction. Good-faith effort as a strategy to avoid litigation and punitive damages is emphasized. Recommendations for designing and implementing harassment prevention instruction are proposed.