Sometimes, Pulling The Plug On A Complaint Gives Life To An Employer

In a recent decision, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (the Tribunal) came down on an applicant for withdrawing her complaint on the proverbial courtroom steps.

AD (the Applicant) alleged discrimination with respect to employment because of disability and reprisal contrary to the Human Rights Code (the Code). On the morning of the first scheduled day hearing, the Applicant's counsel informed the Tribunal and the other parties that she had instructions to withdraw the Applicant's application. Pursuant to the Tribunal's Rules of Procedure, once an application and response have been filed, an application may be withdrawn only with the permission and upon the terms of the Tribunal.