Remedies to be discussed Monday for Halifax Transit mechanic subjected to racism
Posted Jun 4, 2018 10:03:00 AM.
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A hearing is scheduled for Monday to deal with possible remedies in a case in which a Halifax Transit mechanic was found to have dealt with harassment and racism in the workplace.
In a 78-page decision released last week, a Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission board of inquiry found the mechanic, who remains unnamed publicly, was subjected to targeted harassment and a poisonous work environment that included a number of alleged racist incidents.
This included messages written on the men's bathroom wall that included “all minorities not welcome” and “show you care, burn a cross.”
Monday's hearing will discuss the awarding of possible damages in the case or the assignment of mandated training.
In her decision last week, Board of Inquiry chairwoman Lynn Connors held Halifax Regional Municipality liable for letting the alleged “racist” ringleader of the harassment to remain unchecked in the workplace.
Arthur Maddox, the subject of a number of racist allegations in the case, no longer works with the municipality.
Jacques Dube, HRM's Chief Administrative Officer, issued an apology to the complainant in the case after the decision was released.
Halifax Mayor Mike Savage told The Canadian Press “we all have to do better” when dealing with racism, calling the human rights decision “very disappointing.”
