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Manager found liable for failing to investigate employee's complaints of workplace harassment based on disability and sexual orientation.
The complainant, who lives with bipolar disorder, alleged that he was harassed by co-workers based on his disability and perceived sexual orientation.
He reported the harassment to the respondent, a senior manager, who failed to investigate or take corrective action.
The respondent did not participate in the hearing.
The Tribunal found that the respondent breached the Human Rights Code by failing to address the complainant's credible allegations of discrimination.
The Tribunal awarded $7,000 in general damages but denied special damages due to a lack of medical evidence linking the harassment to the complainant's subsequent inability to work.
