Farid Arbi

The respondent requested a reconsideration of a Tribunal decision that found it discriminated against the applicant and ordered monetary and non-monetary remedies.

The respondent argued the remedy should not have been monetary and instead it should be ordered to accept co-op students again.

The Tribunal denied the request, finding the respondent was attempting to re-argue its case and failed to establish any of the threshold criteria for reconsideration under Rule 26.5.

The applicant, a high school student, alleged discrimination on the basis of sex when she interviewed for a co-op placement at the respondent's auto body shop.

During the interview, the owner asked if she wanted to get her hands dirty and offered her only clerical and cleaning work, despite her interest in the trades.

The Tribunal found the owner's comments and actions were discriminatory and that the applicant was denied a placement in the body shop because of her sex.

The respondent was ordered to pay $7,000 for injury to dignity, feelings, and self-respect, and the owner was ordered to complete human rights training.