Grievance Settlement Board Decision: Devin Sharpe Case

Strategic Insights -

The Grievance Settlement Board, led by Arbitrator Kathleen G. O'Neil, issued a decision in the matter of Devin Sharpe, a employee of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario, who failed to attend a hearing on June 27, 2024. The union, represented by Tyrone Davis, had filed a grievance on behalf of Sharpe, and the hearing was scheduled to commence at 10:00 a.m. However, Sharpe's absence was noted, and the hearing was adjourned. The Board directed Devin Sharpe to provide a reason for his non-attendance to the union by July 29, 2024, or risk having the matter dismissed.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Grievance Settlement Board directed Devin Sharpe to provide a reason for his non-attendance at the hearing by July 29, 2024.
  • Failure to provide a reason may result in the matter being dismissed with no further notice to Mr. Sharpe.
  • The Employer's counsel, Mr. O'Reilly, will advise Mr. Davis and the GSB if it intends to bring a motion to dismiss the matter due to Sharpe's absence.
  • If the reasons provided do not warrant dismissal, the parties will contact the GSB to set a further hearing date.

Statistics:

  • The hearing was scheduled to commence at 10:00 a.m. on June 27, 2024.
  • Sharpe's absence was noted by 10:30 a.m. on the same day.
  • July 29, 2024, is the deadline for Sharpe to provide a reason for his non-attendance.
  • The matter may be dismissed with no further notice to Mr. Sharpe if reasons are not provided.

Sources:

  • "IN THE MATTER OF AN ARBITRATION Under THE CROWN EMPLOYEES COLLECTIVE BARGAINING ACT," Decision by Kathleen G. O'Neil, Arbitrator, June 28, 2024.