Patricia B. Murray

The applicant requested reconsideration of an interim decision that dismissed certain allegations of employment discrimination for delay.

The applicant also requested an adjournment of the upcoming hearing to retain legal counsel.

The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario denied both requests, finding no compelling circumstances to outweigh the public interest in finality for the reconsideration, and noting that failure to retain counsel in a timely manner does not constitute an extraordinary circumstance warranting an adjournment.

The applicant filed human rights applications alleging discrimination in employment based on race, creed, and disability.

The respondents requested the dismissal of allegations relating to events from 2011 and earlier due to delay.

The Tribunal found that the earlier incidents were not part of a series of incidents ending with the applicant's 2014 termination, as the earlier incidents were linked to race and creed, while the termination was linked solely to disability.

As the applicant provided no explanation for the delay, the Tribunal dismissed the allegations related to 2011 and earlier.