Arnold Zweig

The applicant requested hearing accommodations, specifically to testify via videoconference from a separate room due to major depressive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder allegedly resulting from the personal respondent's actions.

The respondents objected, arguing the disability was not conclusively linked to the allegations and emphasizing the need for in-person testimony for credibility assessment.

The Tribunal granted the accommodation, finding sufficient medical evidence supported the request and noting that the accommodation was required for Code-related needs regardless of whether the allegations were ultimately proven.

The applicant in a human rights proceeding requested orders to amend her application to increase the monetary remedy sought from $50,000 to $200,000, and for hearing accommodations including testifying via video from a separate room and having a support person present.

The respondents requested an adjournment of the hearing.

The Tribunal granted the applicant's requests, finding no prejudice to the respondents in the amendment and sufficient medical evidence to support the accommodations.

The Tribunal denied the respondents' adjournment request, finding no exceptional circumstances to justify delaying the scheduled hearing.