The applicant, a university professor, received a threatening and sexually harassing email from an unknown sender while seven months pregnant.
She alleged the respondent university failed to adequately investigate and respond to the incident.
The Tribunal found that while the university met its substantive obligations by responding promptly and providing a safe work environment, it breached its procedural obligations under the Human Rights Code by failing to maintain communication with the applicant and lacking adequate policies and training for such incidents.
The Tribunal awarded the applicant $8,000 for injury to dignity, feelings, and self-respect, plus $1,950 for ongoing counselling.
