Employers must investigate sexual harassment even without a formal complaint, lawyers say

by Todd Humber 6 March 2026

written by Todd Humber 6 March 2026

Employers have a legal duty to investigate sexual harassment complaints even when a victim asks them not to — and failing to follow a fair, thorough process can undermine findings even when the outcom...

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is the publisher and editor-in-chief of HR Law Canada and its sister publication HR News Canada. Both media brands are published by North Wall Media.

Employers must investigate sexual harassment even without a formal complaint, lawyers say

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