A high-profile harassment complaint involving a former Canadian Broadcasting Corp. anchor is a reminder for Canadian employers of the legal risks tied to mishandling workplace complaints, says Stuart Rudner, an employment lawyer and managing partner at Rudner Law.

The claim, first reported by the Canadian Press, alleges a toxic workplace, bullying and reprisal. According to the statement of claim, the former employee alleges concerns were raised internally before experiencing adverse treatment. The broadcaster has said it disputes the allegations and intends to defend itself. None of the claims have been proven in court.

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“People are making allegations of reprisal where they went to human resources or their manager and complained about something and all of a sudden they’ve either lost........

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