Upheld: Dismissal for false sexual harassment complaint

By Jeffrey R. Smith – Feb 26, 2024

A B.C. arbitrator upheld the dismissal of a faculty member at Kwantlen Polytechnic University for knowingly making a false sexual harassment complaint, finding his allegations were not credible and contradicted by evidence. The arbitrator concluded that deliberately filing a false complaint constituted serious misconduct justifying termination for cause.

Check out the full article here: https://www.hrreporter.com/chrr-plus/employment-law/upheld-dismissal-for-false-sexual-harassment-complaint/383975

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