Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association
v Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board, 2018
CanLII 90730
After a lengthy period of time off work, a school board
failed to accommodate a teacher with their return to work within a
suitable time. An arbitrator found the school board to be 80%
liable for the delay in returning the grievor to work. The grievor
was also entitled to damages in the amount of $7,500 for injury to
dignity, feelings and self-respect.
PA, a teacher, was on medical leave from 2000 to 2007, at which
point he was approved for a gradual return to work in a
low-stimulation and low-stress environment with low student
numbers. Over the next 2 years, further medical reports and tests
were required and further recommendations were made as to ongoing
accommodation of his limitations.
