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The court granted summary judgment in favor of the union and upheld the arbitrator's award reinstating the employee to her position, finding that the reinstatement does not contravene public policy despite the employer's argument based on criminal history barrier offenses.
Court Ruling Summary: Extendicare Health Services v. District 1199p
What Happened
Extendicare Health Services fired an employee and challenged an arbitrator's decision to reinstate her. The employer argued that rehiring the worker violated public policy, apparently citing the employee's criminal history as a reason why she shouldn't be allowed to return to her job.
What the Court Decided
The court sided with the union and the arbitrator. The judge ruled that simply having a criminal record doesn't automatically disqualify someone from returning to work. The court ordered the company to reinstate the employee to her former position, rejecting the employer's argument that public policy prevented her rehiring.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling protects employees with criminal histories from automatic job loss. It establishes that employers cannot dismiss workers solely based on past criminal records without specific, documented reasons related to public safety or job requirements. The decision reinforces that workers have a right to challenge wrongful termination through arbitration, and courts will enforce those arbitration awards even when employers disagree.
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