Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
B E T W E E N:
Lori McLean
Applicant
-and-
Riverside Health Care Facilities Inc.
Respondent
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Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 4807
Intervenor
DECISION
Adjudicator: Douglas Sanderson
Indexed as: McLean v. Riverside Health Care Facilities Inc.
APPEARANCES
Lori McLean, Applicant
Teresa Hazel, Representative
Riverside Health Care Facilities Inc., Respondent
Christopher Hacio, Counsel
Canadian Union of Public Employees, Intervenor
Mona Staples, Counsel
1This is an Application filed under s. 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.
Background
2The applicant began her employment with the respondent as a Registered Practical Nurse ("RPN") on June 22, 1987. The respondent operates several healthcare facilities in the Fort Frances/Rainy River area, including La Verendrye General Hospital, where the applicant worked. The Application concerns an incident on July 26, 2010 when the