US EditionComplaint Dismissed Regarding Medically Assured Ferry Loading in Nanaimo
The tribunal recognized BC Ferries' expanded medical assured loading policy as reasonable and offered Chin a $15,000 settlement to resolve his disability discrimination complaint.
- The Human Rights Tribunal dismissed Mr. Chin’s complaint alleging disability discrimination over Medical Assured Loading on BC Ferries.
- Mr. Chin filed the complaint after BC Ferries denied his MAL request due to lack of proper documentation for non-emergency travel.
- BC Ferries maintained an expanded MAL policy introduced in July 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, assuring loading for medical appointments even if non-urgent.
- HRT vice chair Devyn Cousineau expressed confidence that this represents a fair approach fulfilling BC Ferries' responsibilities to accommodate individuals with disabilities who travel for medical reasons.
- The tribunal concluded the issue has been resolved, BC Ferries offered Mr. Chin $15,000 as a personal remedy, and the offer remains open.
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