The applicant union and respondent employer jointly requested that the Tribunal vary a Review Officer's order regarding the use and cost-sharing of a gender-neutral job evaluation system under the Pay Equity Act.
The parties sought to delete the requirement to share costs equally and to specify the use of the SES system.
The Tribunal varied the order as requested, noting that it has jurisdiction to issue consent orders where the requested relief is within its discretion and does not contravene the Act.
The Tribunal also noted that such joint requests could be processed via written submissions to avoid the delay and expense of an oral hearing, provided sufficient evidence and an agreed statement of fact are filed.
