Monmi Goswami

The complainant, a recent immigrant, was employed by the respondent real estate agent for one week.

During that time, the respondent repeatedly asked her to go out with him to a restaurant or club.

After she refused for the third time, stating she was married, the respondent threatened to fire her if she did not go out with him, and subsequently dismissed her.

The respondent did not participate in the Tribunal proceedings.

The Tribunal found that the respondent's conduct constituted sexual solicitation and reprisal, violating ss. 7(3)(a) and (b) of the Human Rights Code.

The Tribunal awarded $10,000 in general damages and $2,630.54 in special damages for lost wages.

The Tribunal declined to award mental anguish damages, finding the complainant's distress did not meet the required threshold.

The Tribunal also ordered public interest remedies, including human rights training and the posting of Code cards, but refused to order the respondent to report future female hires to the Commission or provide the decision to female applicants, finding those requests overly punitive.