Deaf man was awarded $27,500 for refusal of interpreters

[Royale]

Canadian Employment Law Today Article - Hearing-impaired defence employee refused interpreter, gets $27,500

I have known this guy well since we went to same school. He told me how horrible he was treated at work and even the union did not help him much in person. He told me that the union basically helped the management more than him by handing off from his situation.

 

[Royale]

Here's more news to this story: Deaf man fights DND over lost job - Belleville Intelligencer - Ontario, CA

 

[Babyblue]

Wow. I am glad he won. My question is why did he wait three years to throw a lawsuit? I would not put up with it for three years.

 

[SilentRider]

Wow. I am glad he won. My question is why did he wait three years to throw a lawsuit? I would not put up with it for three years.

Its not as easy as it might look to sue, requires evidence, investigation, witness, good lawyer,etc etc then it can be dragged on by appeals, delay then finally win. It sometimes isn't worth it unless ur ready to fight. That's my guess

 

[Royale]

Wow. I am glad he won. My question is why did he wait three years to throw a lawsuit? I would not put up with it for three years.

I remember that he explained to me why he waited for this time of period; however, I forgot details.

I know he had used one of his lawyers that is Deaf.

Canada has no statute of limitations.