A man worked as a driver and took a medical leave because he had to undergo surgery. A few months after the surgery, he brought a letter from his doctor stating that he could go back to work immediately with no restrictions. The employer told him that he’d been replaced and that there was no work for him.
The Centre sent a letter to the employer on his behalf. The company responded and offered him a few hours of work per week, but after a brief period he was terminated.
The Centre negotiated a settlement that included:
- Financial compensation for the right to be free from discrimination;
- Reinstatement to his job, with a guarantee of at least 30 hours per week.