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LaBranche v. Treasury Board (Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade)

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2010 PSLRB 65

Before: Michele A. Pineau
Decision Rendered: May 18, 2010
Original Language: English

Grievance – Religious discrimination – Violation of the collective agreement – Breach of the Canadian Human Rights Act (CHRA)

The grievor alleged that the employer had discriminated against her by allowing a poisoned work atmosphere to develop in reaction to her religious beliefs – accommodation was first provided to the grievor by allowing her time off to attend to her religious obligations – the accommodation became more restricted, and the employer received hate correspondence referring directly to the grievor and her religion – the employer conducted an investigation, with no results – ultimately, the grievor’s secondment was ended sooner than scheduled – the adjudicator found that the employer had failed to prevent harassment and discrimination in the workplace and ordered the parties to settle on remedies as provided by the CHRA.

Grievance allowed.