The applicant filed a human rights application alleging age discrimination in his employment termination.
The respondent sought early dismissal on the basis that the applicant had signed a full and final release in exchange for a severance package.
The applicant argued he signed the release under duress.
The Tribunal found that the applicant's shock at losing his job and financial obligations did not amount to duress, especially since he had eight days to consider the offer and obtained independent legal advice before signing.
The application was dismissed as an abuse of process.
