Pharmacy assistant claimed she faced discrimination based on her religion and place of origin
The Supreme Court of British Columbia recently dealt with a judicial review application concerning a human rights complaint involving alleged workplace discrimination.
At issue was whether a complaint filed with the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal should proceed to a full hearing or be dismissed without one.
The worker claimed she faced discrimination based on her religion and place of origin during her employment.
She alleged that colleagues made discriminatory statements about her background, creating a hostile work environment that ultimately contributed to her dismissal during her probationary period.
The Vancouver Island Health Authority sought review after the Tribunal refused to dismiss a complaint filed by a pharmacy assistant. The worker alleged discrimination based on religion and place of origin, citing three specific statements allegedly made by colleagues.
The worker had been dismissed during her probationary period, with the health authority stating this was primarily due to her inability to dispense medication accurately. She had also grieved her termination through her union and applied to WorkSafeBC for compensation for alleged bullying and harassment, both unsuccessfully.
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