Karen Franceschina v. Essar Steel Algoma Inc., 2013 HRTO 1753

Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario

B E T W E E N:

Karen Franceschina Applicant

-and-

Essar Steel Algoma Inc. Respondent

INTERIM DECISION

Adjudicator: Alison Renton Date: October 17, 2013 Citation: 2013 HRTO 1753 Indexed as: Franceschina v. Essar Steel Algoma Inc.

WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS

Karen Franceschina, Applicant
No submissions filed

Essar Steel Algoma Inc., Respondent
No submissions filed

United Steelworkers Local 2251, Intervenor
Robert Champagne, Counsel

1This is an Application filed under section 34 of the Human Rights Code, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.19, as amended (the "Code"), alleging discrimination with respect to employment because of disability, sex and reprisal. The hearing in this matter is scheduled to proceed on November 4, 5, and 6, 2013.

2In a previous Interim Decision, 2012 HRTO 1397, the Tribunal granted intervenor status to the United Steelworkers Local 2251 ("the intervenor").

3On March 3, 2013, the intervenor wrote to the Tribunal stating that it no longer wished to intervene in the proceedings and that it sought leave of the Tribunal to end its participation. The intervenor copied the applicant and the respondent on its correspondence, but it appears that neither party filed communications with the Tribunal addressing this issue.

4The intervenor's request to withdraw from participating in these proceedings is granted and the style of cause is amended accordingly.