The applicant filed an application alleging discrimination in employment on the basis of pregnancy.
The applicant failed to attend the scheduled hearing without notice or explanation.
The respondents requested that the application be dismissed, argued that the Tribunal lacked jurisdiction based on an Employment Standards Officer's determination, and sought costs.
The Tribunal found it was not plain and obvious that it lacked jurisdiction, noting that an Employment Standards Officer's conclusion does not dispose of whether there was a breach of the Human Rights Code.
However, the Tribunal dismissed the application due to the applicant's failure to attend and pursue the proceeding.
The request for costs was denied as the Tribunal has no jurisdiction to award costs.
