Human Rights Tribunal of Alberta Disposes of Complaint Alleging Gender-Based Discrimination

Strategic Insights -

The Human Rights Tribunal of Alberta, led by Member Erika Ringseis, has finalized the complaint of Mayada McLean against 2382154 Alberta Ltd., o/a Freshii Brewery District, citing successful resolution through a Tribunal Dispute Resolution (TDR) process. The settlement agreement, reached on January 15, 2025, was expected to be finalized and filed with the Tribunal. However, due to the complainant's failure to respond or communicate, the Tribunal was left with no choice but to issue a final order, disposing of the complaint as settled.

Key Takeaways:

  • The complaint alleged discrimination in employment on the ground of gender (pregnancy) against 2382154 Alberta Ltd., o/a Freshii Brewery District.
  • The parties participated in a Tribunal Dispute Resolution (TDR) on January 15, 2025, and reached a settlement agreement.
  • The complainant failed to respond to the Tribunal's directions or communicate with the Tribunal, leading to a final order being issued on May 15, 2025.
  • The Tribunal ordered that the complaint is finally disposed of as settled, in accordance with the settlement agreement and release agreed to by the Director and respondent.
  • The respondent is not required to provide payment or consideration under the settlement unless the complainant executes the settlement agreement and release.
  • The Tribunal's decision highlights the importance of respondent cooperation in maintaining confidentiality in resolution agreements.
  • The parties involved were 2382154 Alberta Ltd., o/a Freshii Brewery District, Mayada McLean (complainant), and the Director of the Alberta Human Rights Commission.

Statistics:

  • The complaint was filed on January 15, 2025.
  • The Tribunal Dispute Resolution (TDR) took place on January 15, 2025.
  • The Director's counsel raised an issue with the finalization of the settlement agreement on April 22, 2025.
  • The Tribunal wrote to the parties on April 3, 2025, requesting an update on the finalization of the settlement agreement.
  • The complainant failed to respond by the May 9, 2025, deadline as directed by the Tribunal.
  • The final order was issued on May 15, 2025.

Sources:

  • Alberta Human Rights Commission decision, McLean v 2382154 Alberta Ltd., o/a Freshii Brewery District (2025 AHRC 54).
  • Tribunal Dispute Resolution (TDR) occurred on January 15, 2025.
  • The Director's counsel raised an issue on April 22, 2025.