Grievance arbitration
FPSLREB decision on COVID-19 vaccination policy grievances
In 2021, policy grievances were filed challenging aspects of the federal government’s COVID-19 vaccination policies, including the continued placement of some employees on administrative leave without pay and the application of the policy to employees working remotely.
The Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board (FPSLREB) has now issued its decision on the employers’ objections to jurisdiction.
The Board ruled that:
FPSLREB Decision on CRA Call Centre Hours of Work Grievances
Dear Sisters, Brothers and Friends,
Update: FPSLREB Decision on CRA Call Centre Hours of Work Grievances
The Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board (FPSLREB) issued its decision on April 9, 2026, regarding three PSAC-UTE policy grievances about hours of work in CRA contact centres. We have attached the full decision for your reference.
Although the decision was issued on April 9, 2026, UTE waited until it was available in both official languages before distributing this memo.
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