The grievor, a chaplain, was suspended for insubordination after a dispute over the use of a worship centre.
She claimed she was constructively dismissed and refused to return to work, alleging a poisoned work environment.
The employer continued to pay her for several months, repeatedly requesting that she return to work or request a leave of absence.
When she failed to do so, the employer declared she had abandoned her position under section 20 of the Public Service Act.
The Public Service Grievance Board allowed the employer's preliminary motion and dismissed the grievance, finding the grievor was absent without official leave for more than two weeks without reasonable justification.
