Request for reconsideration dismissed; settlement discussions with Labour Relations Officer held privileged.
The respondent employer requested that the Board reconsider its decision finding that the complainant was unlawfully dismissed for refusing to drive an unsafe vehicle.
The employer argued it should have been able to rely on a Ministry inspector's report, that it should be allowed to adduce new evidence with counsel, and that it was misled by a Labour Relations Officer during settlement discussions.
The Board dismissed the request for reconsideration, holding that the inspector's report was not determinative, that reconsideration is not for repairing a deficient case, and that settlement discussions with an Officer are privileged.
Compensation was fixed at $2,133.00.
Board Member Ronson dissented on the issue of hearing evidence about the Officer's statements.
Brenda B. Beattie v. Auto Jobbers Warehouse Ltd., 1982 CanLII 919
