Human Rights board hears Halifax woman’s complaint against Wal-Mart
Posted Sep 18, 2013 03:52:25 PM.
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An independent Human Rights Commission Board of Inquiry saw a claim against Wal-Mart Canada Corporation Wednesday.
The two parties adjourned to make changes to the wording in the statement of resolution in the case involving Marjorie Pemberton who alleges she experienced discrimination while employed by Wal-Mart, after suffering an injury, on the job.
She claims no accommodation was made for her after the accident and she says co-workers showed a lack of respect for her disability.
She says after the accident, she’s received two surgeries, required special shoes, a cane and had to attend physiotherapy to help with her injuries.
In the agreed resolution, Wal-Mart is offering to provide Pemberton with $18,000 for damages, has given Pemberton a letter of apology and says it will provide managers across Canada training on the subject of discrimination.
The Board Chair Kathryn Raymond said Wal-Mart needs to be applauded for recognizing Pemberton experienced hurt.
She added she’d like to see that happen in more human rights cases.
