** Note: This document contains some vulgar language that may be upsetting to some readers. The Complainant submitted a complaint to the Yukon Human Rights Commission (“the Commission”). In the complaint, he alleged that the Town of Faro (“the Town”) had discriminated against him on the basis of his “ancestry, including colour and race” during…
The Molloy v Property Management, Yukon Government case was appealed to the Supreme Court of Yukon (“the Court”). In the appeal, the Yukon Human Rights Commission (“the Commission”) sought to overturn the Yukon Human Rights Board of Adjudication’s (“the Board”) decision to allow the no-evidence motion. The Court found that the Board did have the…
Due to the length of time that would be taken by the Yukon Human Rights Board of Adjudication (“the Board”) to make a decision on the Les Carpenter & Yukon Human Rights Commission v Town of Faro case, the Board decided to release an interim decision with a brief description of its reasons. See the…
The Complainant appealed the decision made by the Yukon Human Rights Board of Adjudication (“the Board”) in the case March v Yukon Government. The appeal was brought to the Supreme Court of Yukon (“the Court”). The main argument brought forth in this appeal was the following. When making the decision, the Board mostly focused on…
The Complainant submitted a complaint to the Yukon Human Rights Commission (“the Commission”) alleging that the Respondent Company had discriminated against her on the basis of mental disability. The Complainant has Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). With the help of the Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Society of the Yukon (FASSY) and its support workers, she was…
Prior to the Les Carpenter & Yukon Human Rights Commission v Town of Faro hear, the Yukon Human Rights Board of Adjudication (“the Board”) invited both parties to make submissions regarding the timeframe of “proceedings”, as referred to in section 25 of the Yukon Human Rights Act (“the Act”). The Board found that the word…
The Respondent appealed the McBee Molloy v Yukon Government decision made by the Yukon Human Rights Board of Adjudication (“the Board”). The appeal was brought to the Supreme Court of Yukon (“the Court”). The Respondent brought forth the following issues which they considered errors in law: The Board was incorrect in finding that discrimination was…
The Complainant was hired by Yukon College (“the College”) as a full-time computer support technician in May 2001. He completed his six-month probationary period in May 2002. During this time, he developed an ulcer and required a blood transfusion. Shortly after the completion of his probation period, the Complainant’s health issues escalated. He suffered severe…
The Complainant submitted a complaint alleging that he was discriminated against because he had a criminal record. He alleged that the discrimination occurred in connection with employment or in the performance of a contract. The Complainant led team-building sessions workshops. The Complainant had been contracted by a third party organization to work for the Respondent.…
The Town of Faro (“the Town”) was looking for a new Chief Administrator Officer. A competition was held. In the first round, the Complainant did not apply. An offer was made to a successful candidate, but that person declined the offer. As a result, there was a second competition. The Complainant applied for the position…