Krznaric v. Chevrette

1997 CanLII 12426 (ON SC)Decided Workplace discrimination

Police Officer Disability Accommodation Case: Damages Awarded for Charter Breach

Summary

A wrongful dismissal case involving a police officer diagnosed with multiple sclerosis who requested 8-hour shifts but was denied. The court found that the Police Services Board failed to accommodate the officer's disability without undue hardship, upholding the duty to accommodate under the Police Services Act and Human Rights Code. Damages were awarded for the Charter breach.

Outcome

Damages awarded for Charter breach

Award

Damages awarded for financial loss and loss of opportunity to work

Key Factors

  • duty to accommodate
  • disability discrimination
  • Police Services Act
  • Charter of Rights
  • Human Rights Code

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