lan A. Hunter

The complainant alleged discrimination in employment by the respondents contrary to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Prior to the hearing on the merits, the parties reached a settlement agreement.

The settlement included a letter of regret, the posting of Human Rights Code cards at the business premises, and a payment of $5,000 to the complainant without admission of liability.

The Board of Inquiry confirmed the settlement, noting that it adequately addressed both the public interest and the private interests of the parties.

The complainant, a qualified chef, applied for a vacant chef position at the respondent restaurant.

She was told by the owner that the job was not for a woman.

The Board of Inquiry found that the respondents discriminated against the complainant because of her sex, contrary to section 4 of the Ontario Human Rights Code.

The respondents were ordered to pay $1,350 in compensation for lost wages and injury to dignity.