Board declared it has jurisdiction to hear grievance alleging systemic discrimination and ordered document disclosure.
The grievors, Labour Relations Officers, alleged they were wrongly denied promotions due to systemic discrimination and racial bias.
At the outset of the hearing, the employer conceded that the Public Service Grievance Board has jurisdiction to hear grievances alleging systemic discrimination and to order appropriate remedies.
The Vice-Chair declared that the Board has such jurisdiction and issued orders for the disclosure of the competition file and other documents to be relied upon at the hearing.
OPSGBOntario Public Service Grievance BoardDec 20, 2005
