Stephen C. Bernardo

The applicant alleged discrimination in employment on the basis of ethnic origin and place of origin after being denied three weeks' vacation pay upon resignation.

The respondent explained that the applicant was paid a prorated portion of his vacation in accordance with a long-standing policy, and that a co-worker who received full vacation pay did so due to a managerial mistake.

The Tribunal held a summary hearing and dismissed the application, finding no reasonable prospect of success as the applicant could not point to any evidence linking the differential treatment to his ethnic or place of origin.

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

Prior to filing its Response, the respondent requested an extension of time and an order for particulars, arguing the application lacked sufficient detail.

The Tribunal denied the request, finding the application contained adequate information regarding the alleged facts and legal issues for the respondent to file a response.

The respondent was ordered to file its Response within 21 days.

The applicant filed a human rights application alleging discrimination in employment on the basis of disability.

The respondent requested that the application be deferred pending the conclusion of an ongoing workplace grievance-arbitration process dealing with the same issues.

The Tribunal found that deferral was appropriate to avoid adjudicative duplication and inconsistent decisions, as the key issues in the grievances overlapped considerably with the application.

The application was deferred pending the conclusion of the grievance arbitration process.