The applicant filed a human rights application alleging discrimination, harassment, and failure to accommodate in employment on the basis of disability and age.
The applicant had also filed a concurrent union grievance based on the same facts and issues.
The Tribunal issued a Notice of Intent to Defer the application pending the resolution of the grievance.
The respondents supported deferral, while the applicant did not file submissions.
The Tribunal found that deferral was appropriate to avoid duplication and the potential for inconsistent findings, as the grievance arbitrator has the authority to enforce human rights obligations.
The application was deferred pending the conclusion of the grievance process.