Over the last few years we have discussed a number of family
status decisions by human rights adjudicators and labour
arbitrators. The law in this area continues to expand and grow.
This case comment looks at a recent Ontario Human Rights Tribunal
decision, Rowley v. 1145678 Ontario Limited and Stuart
MacDonald 2015 HRTO 778 (CanLII) where Adjudicator
Alison Renton found that an employer had not discriminated in
terminating the employment of a mother with a special needs child.
As is always the case, we recommend that readers click on the above
link and read the full-text case for a full appreciation of the
case.
What happened?
Ms. Rowley was employed by the respondent car dealership as a
service coordinator from early January 2014 to mid-February 2014.
She reported to the personal respondent, Stuart MacDonald.
Her duties included booking service appointments for customers, by
telephone, email or in-person at her desk. Ms. Rowley alleged that
she was terminated,
