A recent BC Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) decision is raising eyebrows and important questions for employers and HR professionals. In MR v. SS, 2025 BCCRT 851, the CRT dismissed a claim for damages after intimate images taken at work were shared with an employer, prompting a closer look at how privacy rights and public interest collide when misconduct allegations are involved.
In Human Resources Director's latest article, "Tribunal decision on intimate images at work raises tough questions for HR", our Employment & Labour chair Andrea Raso weighs in on what this ruling means for employers. While not binding on higher courts, the decision is a reminder that context is everything—and that handling sensitive accusations requires a measured, case-by-case approach.
Read the full article for Andrea's insights on employer obligations, investigative boundaries, and why HR professionals should tread carefully when personal matters surface in the workplace HERE.