A Failed Judicial Review By Terminated Employee Who Threatened Violence

An employee of Health Canada stated that she would soon "snap" and "commit violence" toward her manager and was later terminated for cause following an investigation and disciplinary hearing. The employee applicant grieved the decision to the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board, who upheld the employer's decision. The Federal Court confirmed the Board's decision as reasonable and procedurally fair.

Administrative law – Decisions reviewed – Labour and employment boards – Termination; Judicial review – Decisions reviewed – Boards and tribunals – Appeals and leave to appeal – Procedural requirements and fairness – Standard of review – Correctness – Reasonableness