The applicant filed a human rights application alleging discrimination in employment on the grounds of age and reprisal.
Shortly before the scheduled hearing, the respondent requested an adjournment, citing a change in representation to its Executive Director due to financial costs, the need for more time to prepare, and the unavailability of two unnamed witnesses on vacation.
The Tribunal denied the adjournment request, finding that the reasons cited were within the respondent's control and did not constitute extraordinary circumstances.
The Tribunal also directed the respondent to immediately disclose the documents it intends to rely upon and its list of witnesses, warning of potential evidentiary consequences for non-compliance.