The complainant was discharged from her employment as a salesperson shortly after being diagnosed with Crohn's disease.
The employer alleged the termination was due to poor sales performance and a desire to hire more male staff, though the latter was admitted to be a false excuse.
The Board of Inquiry found that the complainant's disability was a significant factor in her discharge, as her performance issues were aggravated by her illness.
The employer failed to consider any accommodative measures, such as part-time work or split shifts, thereby breaching the duty to accommodate short of undue hardship under the Human Rights Code.
The complainant was awarded compensation for lost wages and general damages.
