Summary of Issue: Personal Convictions

Decision 72192 Full Text of Decision 72192

Ms. X was employed by a company owned or operated by her sister and brother-in-law. She was dismissed following a verbal confrontation between her on the one hand, her sister and brother-in-law on the other. Ms. X admits she swore and used foul language. Information from the employer was to the effect that Ms. X had problems working with a co-employee. Employer states that what was supposed to be a constructive meeting to solve a problem with the claimant escalated into a verbal "attack and a lot of terrible comments". Claimant was verbally warned that her language and swearing would not be tolerated and the meeting disintegrated in to a personal shouting match between the 2 sisters. Claimant was dismissed at that time. The appeal by the claimant is dismissed.

Decision A0094.95 Full Text of Decision A0094.95

In light of the inaction of his superiors, a butcher plans a scheme with the aid of a customer to force his employer to remove from the counter meat that has passed the expiry date. Fired for trying to discredit the employer. No evidence of conspiracy. Conduct dictated by a sense of duty. Maintained by the Federal Court of Appeal. See sibling decision, A-96-95 (Robert).

Decision 29037 Full Text of Decision 29037

New religious commitments interfered with certain shifts after 6:00 p.m. He says there is an obligation on the employer to accommodate his personal conveniences. The task of assigning work and scheduling shifts is the sole prerogative of the employer. Schedule not shown to be unreasonable or unfair.

Decision 25493 Full Text of Decision 25493

Hired in 4-91. Did not indicate he would need time off in 9-91 to attend a religious event. His contract provided he would not be entitled to vacation leave until he had worked one year. He was refused 2 weeks' leave in 9-91 to attend the event. He left nevertheless and was dismissed.

Decision 24948 Full Text of Decision 24948

Hospital worker who had been asked to refer abortion cases to other crisis workers and refused. Dismissed after having been warned that he was to refer pregnancy cases to other counsellors.

Decision 17178 Full Text of Decision 17178

Employed in a Transition House. Upon clarification of policy, claimant told employer she was not prepared to follow policy on abortion. I do not think this is misconduct. She could not in conscience operate on the job in a way which was acceptable to her employer.