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This creates a record of evidence that helps those investigating. Verbal communication can lead to missing information and disputes.  \nYou must try to go through the internal process and resolve the issue before involving the Human Rights Commission.  \nEmployers often prefer to settle matters quickly and quietly without going to court. Trying to resolve things independently shows you’ve made a good-faith effort before escalating the issue.  \nThe Human Rights Commission, or any courts, will typically not proceed unless you demonstrate that you attempted or did go through with this process. They will rarely proceed with complaints if the complaint does not demonstrate that you attempted an internal process.  \nYour written complaint should start a formal process where someone is assigned to investigate and discover what happened. This investigation might include talking to you, any witnesses, and the person you’re accusing.  \nEvidence  \nEvidence allows you to demonstrate the facts of your complaint. Evidence paints the picture of what happened for those who may not have witnessed or were not involved. It is critical to present evidence when proceeding with any complaint process, including an internal workplace complaint.  \nEvidence can include   \nDoctors notes  \n Text Messages  \n Voice Mail Messages  Witness Statements  Timesheets  \n Security footage  \nEmails between you and the accused Emails between you and the supervisors  \nAny official communication between you and your place of employment  \nWriting your Sexual Harassment Complaint 1/3  \nYou must provide all information and evidence pertaining to the complaint. This includes information that may not be in your favour. In those circumstances, ensure you are open and honest about the information you present. If there are things that you feel remorse about, express that: identify what you are remorseful about, identify why you are remorseful and the impact it had, and let them know how you will proceed to learn and be better in the future.  \nIt's best to organize your evidence and documents in chronological order in which the events occurred or in the order in which the events occurred.  \nGather all your important documents, emails, and screenshots. Name the files clearly so you can identify them quickly, save them safely and make backup copies. Write down the dates and times of important events. Include links/file names to any documents or messages and where you saved them. This helps you see what happened when.  \nDamage reputation;  \nRights and Responsibilities  \nEmployers Responsibilities  \nEmployers have a responsibility to protect their employees under the law. This includes ensuring physical and emotional safety at work and with their colleagues. Sexual harassment in the workplace impacts the safety and well-being of all employees.  \nYour employer must work to prevent and immediately address sexual harassment in the workplace. Failure to do so could …  \nLead to legal challenges;  \n Result in a grievance in a unionized environment; Lead to a toxic work environment;  \nLeads to loss of employees;  \nDamage morale and productivity; and cause a loss of profit.  \nWriting your Sexual Harassment Complaint 2/3  \nThe Complainant and the Respondent both have the right to:  \n Have their confidentiality protected ;  \n Have the limits of confidentiality explained to them before disclosing their complaint or before responding to a complaint;  \n Decide whether to access available services and to choose those services they believe will be most beneficial ;  \n Be informed of resources outside the workplace;  \n Be informed of the procedures in place to address sexual harassment;  \n Have one support person present throughout the procedures;  \n Be informed of any significant updates that occur at any point in the formal ","cbCait5iRyZhwmEs","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCait5iRyZhwmEs","pdf",260111,7,"English","# Writing your Sexual Harassment complaint\n## Evidence\n## Rights and Responsibilities\n## Employers Responsibilities\n## The Complainant and the Respondent","[{\"question\":\"Why is it important to write a sexual harassment complaint instead of relying on verbal communication?\",\"answer\":\"Written communication creates a record of evidence, which helps investigators and reduces misunderstandings or disputes that can occur with verbal accounts.\"},{\"question\":\"What should be done before involving the Human Rights Commission?\",\"answer\":\"Try to go through the internal process and attempt to resolve the issue before escalating, because the commission or courts typically require proof that this process was attempted.\"},{\"question\":\"What kinds of evidence should be included with the complaint?\",\"answer\":\"Evidence may include doctor’s notes, text messages, voicemail messages, witness statements, timesheets, security footage, emails, and any official employment-related communications.\"},{\"question\":\"What key rights do the complainant and respondent have during the formal complaint process?\",\"answer\":\"Both have rights to confidentiality protection (with explained limits), to be informed of procedures and resources, to have a support person present, and to receive updates including a copy of the investigation report with confidentiality protections.\"}]","Writing your Sexual Harassment Complaint | PDF"]