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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-2743.Dookhan.21-11-30 DecisionCrown Employees Grievance Settlement Board Suite 600 180 Dundas St. West Toronto, Ontario M5G 1Z8 Tel. (416) 326-1388 Commission de règlement des griefs des employés de la Couronne Bureau 600 180, rue Dundas Ouest Toronto (Ontario) M5G 1Z8 Tél. : (416) 326-1388 GSB# 2020-2743 UNION# 2019-0526-0033 IN THE MATTER OF AN ARBITRATION Under THE CROWN EMPLOYEES COLLECTIVE BARGAINING ACT Before THE GRIEVANCE SETTLEMENT BOARD BETWEEN Ontario Public Service Employees Union (Dookhan) Union - and - The Crown in Right of Ontario (Ministry of the Attorney General) Employer BEFORE Joseph D. Carrier Arbitrator FOR THE UNION Seung Chi Ontario Public Service Employees Union Grievance Officer FOR THE EMPLOYER Thomas Ayers Treasury Board Secretariat Counsel HEARING November 29, 2021 -2- INTERIM DECISION [1] The Grievance of Ms. Alecia Dookhan, a Client Service Representative with the Ministry of the Attorney General was before me at proceedings on November 29, 2021. [2] The Grievance, although yet to be fully particularized, relates to allegations of harassment and bullying, amongst other things in the workplace. [3] Having heard some preliminary information from both Counsel, I was satisfied that there has yet to be a proper crystallization of issues to be determined. [4] In the circumstances, after discussions with Counsel, I have determined it appropriate to issue the following Order: April 1, 2022 – At or before that date, the Union will provide to the Employer: a. A statement of the particulars of the allegations and claims; b. A list of any productions sought from the Employer; c. Any productions it seeks to rely upon; d. The nature of any remedies sought April 29, 2022 – At or before that date, the Employer will provide to the Union: a. A reply to the particulars; b. The productions sought by the Union if not challenged; c. Any challenges to the productions sought; d. Any productions it seeks to rely upon; e. Any Preliminary objections, issues or motions it seeks to pursue and the nature of those matters; [5] Those exchanges shall take place within the time frames described above. [6] In the meantime, arrangements will be made through the GSB Registrar to schedule a continuation of this matter as near as practicable to the middle of 2022. Dated at Toronto, Ontario this 30th day of November 2021. “Joseph D. Carrier” ________________________ Joseph D. Carrier - Arbitrator