FPSLREB Decisions

The grievor filed a grievance against her rejection on probation. The respondent raised a preliminary objection to the grievance’s adjudication. She wanted to introduce into evidence audio recordings that were made in secret. The Board decided not to admit them into evidence. One of the recordings raised more questions than it answered, as the caller was not called as a witness. The other ones added nothing relevant to the testimonies before the Board. Finally, the grievor did not demonstrate that exceptional circumstances were in place that would have justified admitting them into evidence. The Board found that the termination was a valid rejection on probation. The respondent established the four elements necessary to terminate the grievor’s employment during her probationary period. She did not prove that her termination was arbitrary, discriminatory, or in bad faith. She did not establish that on their face, her religion, race, or national or ethnic origin was a factor in the respondent’s decision to terminate her on probation. She did not refute its evidence that she failed to meet her work objectives and improve her performance.

Objection to jurisdiction allowed.
Grievance denied.