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Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Defers Applications Pending Conclusion of Grievances

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The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has made a decision to defer consideration of two applications, 2024-55797-I and 2023-54014-I, pending the conclusion of several ongoing union grievances. These grievances, filed by the applicant and various respondents, raise similar facts and issues related to the applicant's disability and alleged discrimination. The Tribunal has determined that deferral is the most fair, just, and expeditious way to proceed with the applications.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Tribunal has deferred consideration of two applications pending the conclusion of 15 ongoing union grievances.
  • The grievances, filed by the applicant and various respondents, raise similar facts and issues related to the applicant's disability and alleged discrimination.
  • The Tribunal has cited the principle of consistency in decision-making, stating that deferral is necessary to avoid inconsistent decisions on facts or law.
  • The Tribunal has also considered the principle of efficiency, noting that deferral will avoid duplicative proceedings and unnecessary complexity.
  • The applicant has been directed to submit no further correspondence reiterating his allegations and complaints, which have already been noted in the applications.
  • The applicant has also been denied their request to reactivate the deferred applications, as requests are only permitted after the conclusion of the ongoing grievances.

Statistics:

  • 15 ongoing union grievances are pending, raising similar facts and issues related to the applicant's disability and alleged discrimination.
  • 2024-55797-I and 2023-54014-I are the two applications that have been deferred pending the conclusion of the grievances.
  • The Tribunal has received multiple unsolicited communications from the applicant, resulting in delays in processing and management of the applications.
  • The applicant has sent at least 10 emails to the Tribunal since April 2024, including reiterations of allegations and complaints.

Sources:

  • HUMAN RIGHTS TRIBunal OF ONTARIO. (2025-07-04). Cuomo v. Ontario Public Service Employees Union. (Indexed as: Como v. Ontario Public Service Employees Union, 2025 HRTO 1646)
  • HUMAN RIGHTS CODE, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.19.
  • TRIBUNAL'S RULES OF PROCEDURE, Rule 14.1
  • TRIBUNAL'S PRACTICE DIRECTION, Communicating with the Tribunal.

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