On February 26th the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench held that a grievance response is issued by an employer as part of the settlement process and is therefore privileged:
If these meetings are to be open in an attempt to resolve the grievance it seems clear that the discussions and documents flowing therefrom should remain confidential. The decision letter of April 30 is part of a settlement negotiation which falls within the protected category of settlement privilege and is not producible.
The Court denied production in a civil action brought by the grievor. The employer argues the subject matter of the action is within the exclusive jurisdiction of a labour arbitrator.
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