Sayyari v. Provincial Health Services Authority
Sarah Sayyari
Law Firm / Organization
Smeets Law Corporation
Lawyer(s)

Larry W. O. Smeets

Provincial Health Services Authority
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
Lawyer(s)

K.N. Orr

Paul Lythgo
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
Lawyer(s)

K.N. Orr

  • Facts: Sarah Sayyari, terminated by the Provincial Health Services Authority, filed a human rights complaint alleging age discrimination, later amending it to include mental disability. A settlement was reportedly reached, which Sayyari later refused to sign.
  • Issues: Whether the Supreme Court has jurisdiction to determine the existence of a settlement agreement, challenged by Sayyari asserting such power rests exclusively with the Human Rights Tribunal.
  • Ruling: Appeal dismissed. The Court held it does have jurisdiction to enforce settlement agreements and to determine their existence, terms, and breaches, as per the Human Rights Code.
  • Amount Awarded: Not applicable; the decision focused on jurisdiction and enforcement of settlement agreements.
Court of Appeals for British Columbia
CA48750
Labour law
Respondent