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When a “False Complaint” Isn’t the Point: What Workplace Policies Miss About Power and IPV
False sexual harassment complaints are rare—but warnings about them are common. This post explores an Alberta Tribunal case, the role of IPV, and why policy design must do better.

Rika Sawatsky
Jan 153 min read


Another Lesson in Procedural Fairness in Workplace Investigations
A recent Federal Court case, Qi v Canada (AG), 2025 FC 1783, highlights how even small procedural missteps in a workplace investigation can invalidate the outcome. Here’s what HR and employers need to know.

Rika Sawatsky
Nov 7, 20253 min read
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