Shedrack Agbakwa

The applicant filed a human rights application alleging discrimination on the basis of religion regarding her transfer to a different library branch.

The respondent requested that the application be dismissed under section 45.1 of the Human Rights Code, arguing that the matter had been appropriately dealt with through a grievance settlement negotiated by the applicant's union.

The Tribunal denied the request, finding that the applicant had neither signed the Minutes of Settlement nor implicitly accepted its terms, as the benefits were unilaterally imposed by the employer.

The applicant filed an application alleging employment discrimination on the basis of creed.

The applicant's union requested to intervene to address its actions regarding the allegations.

The Tribunal granted the union's request to intervene.

The respondent requested the application be dismissed under s. 45.1 of the Human Rights Code, arguing the matter was settled and dealt with in another proceeding.

The Tribunal scheduled a preliminary hearing to determine the respondent's request for dismissal.