A woman worked as a dietary aide at a retirement home and the chef harassed her in a number of ways on the basis of her religion, place of origin and gender. He also called her a squealer when she complained to the union and management, referring to her as a “tablecloth” (she wears a hijab) and she heard him call her a “stupid Arab.”
Management talked to him once about it, but generally said just ignore him and denied her request to work opposite shift from chef.
The Centre negotiated a settlement that included:
- Financial compensation for the right to be free from discrimination;
- Human rights training for the personal respondent and all managers;
- A positive letter of reference.