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- September 18, 2024Foreign Service Directives – FSD 3 – Application & FSD 33 - Education Assistance at a Lycée in CanadaBackground The grievor works for Department A (the “Department”). In December 2018, the grievor accepted a four-year posting to City D, Country P that was set to commence on August 18, 2020. The grievor has two dependants that were registered under their name and received assistance in …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- April 24, 2024Foreign Service Directives – FSD 56 – Foreign Service Incentive AllowancesBackground The grievor works in City A, Country G and was previously at a lower level in City A, Country G from 2017-2022. On October 27, 2021, the FSD Client Service Centre (HEA) hypothetically confirmed that the only FSD that would be affected should the grievor accept another posting in …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- November 8, 2023Foreign Service Directives – FSD 16 – Assistance for a Principal ResidenceBackground The grievor had a four-year posting in Country J from July 2018 to July 2022. The grievor returned to Country K on August 3, 2022. While away at post, the grievor maintained ownership of their principal residence in City A and rented it out. In preparation for their move back to …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- March 22, 2023Foreign Service Directives – Travel ExpensesBackground The grievors are employed by Department X at Facility A in City B, State C, Country D. Their permanent work location was considered Location E in Canada but would physically work at Location F in City B. In December 2013, Facility A advised Department X that they planned to …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- January 25, 2023Foreign Service Directives – FSD 50 – Post Travel AssistanceBackground The grievor was working at Location A in City B, Country M. The grievor contacted the Head of Mission (Head of Mission) and submitted an FSD 50 request to assist in their family’s eight-day trip to Country N. The purpose of the trip was to address a number of time sensitive …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- November 9, 2022Foreign Service Directives – FSD 64.5 – Accountable Advances for Purchase of Essential Household EffectsBackground The grievor was working in City B, Country H. On March 18, 2020 while on vacation in City C, Country J with their spouse, the grievor was declared non-essential by the Employer and was instructed to evacuate directly to Country K under FSD 64. The grievor and their spouse therefore …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- January 26, 2022Foreign Service Directives – FSD 34.6 Postsecondary Shelter AssistanceBackground The grievor was on assignment in City A, Province M, for a period of five (5) years prior to accepting a three-year assignment in City B, Country X, to begin in the summer of 2019. The assignment was conditional upon the grievor first undertaking language training in City C for a …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- November 10, 2021Foreign Service Directives – FSD 64 – Accountable Advances for Purchase of Essential Household EffectsBackground The grievor was residing at post in City A, Country M, with their dependants prior to being evacuated due to COVID-19. The Employer, Department X, issued an emergency evacuation order for all employees residing at post on March 16, 2020. Following this order, the employee and their …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- September 29, 2021Foreign Service Directives – FSD 30 – Post Transportation & FSD 34 – Education AllowancesBackground The employee and their family arrived at post (City A, Country M) in August 2018 for a three-year posting. The employee has two dependent children, one of whom is permanently disabled and requires full-time care. In 2018 and 2019, when the employee attempted to find a school that could …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- September 29, 2021Foreign Service Directives – FSD 41 – Health Care TravelBackground The grievor was residing at post (City A, Country M) with their dependant (spouse). On January 16, 2020, the employee-initiated conversations regarding a request for accouchement travel, between April-May, for their spouse. The Employer informed the employee that the birth should …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- September 29, 2021Foreign Service Directives – FSD 64 – Emergency Evacuation and LossBackground The grievor was assigned to City A, Country M, up until being notified that they were a persona non grata (PNG) on March 30, 2018 and would have to leave the country by April 8, 2018. Prior to this, the grievor had been given approval to proceed to City B, Country N for a medical …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- June 23, 2021Foreign Service Directives – FSD 34 – Special Education AllowanceBackground The employee arrived at post, in City A, in July 2018 (on a four-year assignment) with a dependent child (8 years old), who is diagnosed with two conditions. Prior to relocation, the employee was approved for Special Services at Home (SSAH) funding by the Province G Ministry of …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- November 18, 2020Foreign Service Directives – FSD 33 – Education Assistance at a Lycée in CanadaBackground The grievor is employed at Department X and returned from post (City A) in 2011. At that time, the grievor enrolled their two children in a French Lycée in City B and applied for education assistance under Foreign Service Directive (FSD) 33 which was granted. In 2013, the grievor …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- November 18, 2020Foreign Service Directives – FSD 39 – Health Care ExpensesBackground The grievor is employed at Department Z and was initially posted to City A, Country G from September 2014 to August 2018. The duration of the posting was twice extended. The last letter of offer for the grievor’s posting to City A, which indicated an extension until August 2020, …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- September 30, 2020Foreign Service Directives – FSD 35 – Education TravelBackground The grievor works for Department X and was posted to City A, Country F in July 2018. The grievor and their spouse have three (3) dependent children. Only the grievor’s youngest child accompanied the grievor and spouse to post in July 2018 as the other two children would be returning …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- May 12, 2020Foreign Service Directives – FSD 18 – Special Family Separation AssistanceBackground The grievor is employed at Department X and was posted to City A, Country M from August 2017 to August 2019. While at post, the grievor’s spouse remained in Canada to arrange for the disposal of their principal residence and to await a medical procedure. Given that the grievor was …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- March 11, 2020Foreign Service Directives – FSD 15.31 – Temporary AccommodationBackground The grievor is employed at Department Y. The grievor was posted to City A, Country N from July 2013 to June 2016. Prior to going to post, the grievor lived in City B but commuted to City C (headquarters) each day for work. In preparing for departure, the grievor discussed their …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- March 11, 2020Foreign Service Directives – FSD 50 – Vacation Travel AssistanceBackground The grievor works at Department X and is posted in City A, Country M. They arrived at post in August 2017. In November 2017, the grievor’s spouse joined them at post; following which, a request was made under FSD 50 for a Vacation Travel Allowance (VTA). The VTA was issued and the …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- February 24, 2020Foreign Service Directives – FSD 33 – Education Assistance at a Lycée in CanadaBackground The grievor, an employee at Department X, has been a rotational employee since 2008, but to date, has yet to be posted abroad and continues to work in City A. The grievor began receiving education assistance under FSD 33 beginning in the 2011-2012 school year. On April 28, 2017, the …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- November 27, 2019Foreign Service Directives – FSD 15 – Damage and/or Loss ClaimsBackground The grievor who works at Department X, returned to City C from posting in November 2016, and hence shipped their personal and household effects from City D, Country N, to City C, Country M. Following their return to City C, the grievor was informed by the moving and storage …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- June 19, 2019Foreign Service Directives – Incidental Relocation ExpenseBackground The grievor works for Department X and accepted a 36 month posting to City A, Country G. The grievor’s Posting Confirmation Form (PCF) was issued on February 27, 2017 with an arrival date of July 2017. On March 22, 2017, the grievor received an amended PCF with an arrival date of …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- May 1, 2019Foreign Service Directives – FSD 25 – Crown-Held Accommodation CleaningBackground The grievor worked at Department A and was assigned to City D, Country X in 2010. Their 48-month assignment in City D ended in August 2014, and their cross-posting assignment to City E, Country Y started in September 2014. While still posted at City D the grievor returned to …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- March 20, 2019Foreign Service Directives – FSD 15.18 – Shipment of PMVBackground The grievor works at Department A. The grievor was posted to City D, Country Y and was scheduled to return to City E on August 28, 2017. On July 27, 2017 the grievor was informed of the need to leave the grievor’s Staff Quarters (SQ) prior to August 13, 2017 due to it being …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- March 20, 2019Foreign Service Directives – House Hunting TripBackground The grievor was cross posted from City A, Country F to City B, Country G effective August 7, 2017. Prior to commencing the posting, the grievor and spouse searched online for houses and subsequently took a House Hunting Trip (HHT) to City B. The HHT was requested via an HHT …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- January 30, 2019Foreign Service Directives – FSD 15 – Relocation and FSD 16 – Shelter Cost Waiver ExtensionBackground The employee works for Department A and accepted a posting to City B in Country Y from June 1, 2014, to May 2017. The grievor received the Posting Confirmation Form on April 11, 2014, and immediately listed the principal residence in City C, Province H for sale. The employee arrived …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- November 7, 2018Foreign Service Directives – FSD 18 Waiver of Shelter Cost – TimelinessBackground In July 2014, the grievor was working in City A, Country F, then cross-posted to City B, Country G beginning September 2014. Prior to going to the new post, the grievor’s spouse decided not to accompany the grievor to City B and returned to Canada. Therefore, upon arrival at the …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- November 8, 2017Foreign Services Directives – Health Care TravelBackground The grievor works for Department A and accepted a posting to Country X from 2014 to 2017 (extended to 2018). While at post, the grievor and the grievor’s same-sex spouse decided to become parents by using a surrogate mother located in City B, Country Y. The employee’s spouse is the …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- April 26, 2017Foreign Service Directives – Accommodation Deficiency Adjustment (ADA)Background The grievor works at Department A and accepted a posting to City A, effective July 7, 2013. From July 2013 to November 2014, the employee leased a Crown-held accommodation. During this time, the grievor reported a number of deficiencies to the Mission which the grievor deemed to have a …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- February 8, 2017Foreign Service Directives – Commuting AssistanceBackground The grievor is a Deputy Liaison Officer with Department A. On August 1, 2013, the grievor deployed from City A, Country X to City B, Country Y and relocated into a privately-leased accommodation in City C, Country Y. When the grievor was residing in City A, either bicycle or public …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- October 12, 2016NJC Foreign Service Directives – FSD 8 – AllowancesBackground The grievor occupied a position and accepted an assignment within the Department, in support of the Canadian Forces, to City A, Country X, for five (5) months. The grievor is requesting additional benefits in accordance with FSD 8, as well as FSDs 2, 9, 15, 56 and 58. The Employer’s …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- May 7, 2015Foreign Service Directives - Leave for Post-Attributable Injury and IllnessBackground The grievor was seconded to Department B from Department A for a two-year assignment beginning in August 2009. A June 2009 letter indicated that the grievor's pre-posting medical assessment determined the grievor to be fit for posting. The grievor returned to a substantive position at …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- May 7, 2015Foreign Service Directives - Vacation Travel AssistanceBackground The grievor is an employee from Department A who is grieving the Employer's decision to deny authorization for a Vacation Travel Allowance (VTA) for the employee's common-law partner. The grievor was posted to City A, Country X in August 2009. While posted in City A, the grievor began a …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- February 26, 2014Foreign Service Directives - FSD 16 – Waiver of ShelterBackground The employee, who was seconded from one department to another, was assigned to City A in a position from September 8, 2008 to June 26, 2012. The principal residence of the employee was rented before leaving for City A. The tenants' lease expired in February 2012 and the lease was …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- February 26, 2014Foreign Service Directives - FSD 25 – Appendix C – Accommodation Space Targets/GuidelinesBackground The employee has been acting in a position in Country A since September 14, 2010. In September 2011, the employee was joined by the partner in Country A. The Staff Quarters (SQ) (an apartment) has 6 rooms (kitchen, living room, dining room and 3 bedrooms). The employee is of the opinion …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- September 4, 2013Foreign Service Directives – FSD 25 – Shelter ShareBackground The employee, who occupies a substantive position at the AS-06 group and level, arrived in City X on September 13, 2010 for a posting. The employee took up residence in crown-held housing on the same day and received 2 days of shelter waiver. The employee therefore began paying shelter …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- July 12, 2013Foreign Service Directives – FSD 50 (Vacation Travel Assistance)Background The employees are posted in City A of Country X and are employed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) and the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). AMEX, the authorized travel provider, is charged with determining the Vacation Travel Assistance …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- April 25, 2013Foreign Service Directives – FSD 55 – Post Living AllowanceBackground In September 2010, the Embassy relocated from City A, to City B. On October 1, 2010, one of the grievors, enquired to the Department's headquarters (HQ) about a Post Index (PI) for City B, as the cost of living appeared to be higher than in City A. The reply led the grievor to believe …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- April 25, 2013Foreign Service Directives – Post Differential AllowanceBackground The employees grieved the Employer's refusal to provide a Post Differential Allowance despite all other public servants on assignment in Country A being in receipt of the allowance. The employees also grieved the Employer's failure to provide the necessary documentation for the receipt …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- November 2, 2012Foreign Service Directives – FSD 15.32 – Car Rental ExpensesBackground The employee grieved the Employer's refusal to pay car rental fees as provided under the Foreign Service Directive 15 - Relocation. Bargaining Agent Presentation The Bargaining Agent representative indicated that the grievor had read the FSDs and knew that there was a directive about …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- January 26, 2012Foreign Service Directives – FSD 58 – Post Differential AllowanceBackground The employees grieved the department's refusal to pay them the post differential allowance (PDA) in accordance with FSD 58 during their deployment to City A. Bargaining Agent Presentation The Bargaining Agent representative indicated that on July 23, 2007, during a meeting with the …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- December 14, 201125.4.150 – Foreign Service Directives – Allowances – Education AllowanceBackground The employee grieved the department's decision to implement a new methodology pertaining to the calculation of the education allowance. Bargaining Agent Presentation The Bargaining Agent representative indicated that the grievor was not treated within the intent of FSD 34 as education …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- October 19, 2011Foreign Service Directives – Departure of spouse from postBackground The employee grieved the department's decision to consider July 13, 2007 as the date of permanent departure of the grievor's spouse from the post, for purposes of FSD 2 Interpretation, FSD 15 Relocation, FSD 25 Shelter, FSD 56 Foreign Service Premium and FSD 58 Post Differential …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- October 27, 2010Foreign Service Directives – FSD 2.01 AllowancesBackground The employee is grieving the employer's interpretation of 2.01 – the definition of dependant and spouse and common-law partner. The grievor is requesting to have the civil union to her partner be considered as meeting the intent of the FSDs; that she be reimbursed for the added …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- October 27, 2010Foreign Service Directives – FSD 8 – Short term assignment outside of CanadaBackground The employee grieved management's decision to deny the application of FSD 3 – Application and Appendix A (revised to FSD 8 effective April 1, 2009) specifically payment of FSD 56 – Foreign Service Premium and payment of FSD 55 – Post Living Allowance during a …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- April 15, 2010Foreign Service Directives – Waiver of Shelter CostBackground The employee grieved the department's refusal of a request for a waiver of shelter cost, in accordance with FSD 16 – Assistance for principal residence, for the period of the employee's two-year assignment. Bargaining Agent Presentation Although there are no specific provisions …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- February 25, 2009Medical and Related ExpensesThe employee grieved the department's denial of payment of excess dental costs, which surpass the costs which would have been incurred in Canada. Bargaining Agent Presentation The Bargaining Agent representative stated that the grievor had not been treated within the intent of FSD 39 – Health …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- May 7, 2008Foreign Service Directives – Education, Care of Dependant ChildrenBackground The employee grieved the department's decision to deny the request for school transportation assistance in accordance with FSD 30.04 for the employee's child to attend after-school tutoring classes. Bargaining Agent Presentation The bargaining agent representative began by explaining …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- May 7, 2008Foreign Service Directives – RelocationBackground The employee grieved the department's denial of living expenses in temporary accommodation on relocation from post to headquarters from July 30, 2005 to August 24, 2005 in accordance with FSD 15.33 and FSD 15.42. Bargaining Agent Presentation The bargaining agent alleged that …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- January 30, 2008FSD 51.07 – Dependent child visiting under custody arrangementsBackground The grievor requested family reunion travel under FSD 51 for his two step children to travel to Canada from an international post to visit their biological father. In addition, the grievor requested to have the minus factor under FSD 51.07 negated for future travel allowance applications …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- May 5, 2004FSD 56 - FS Incentive Allowances/FS PremiumThe employee grieved the employer's decision to deny taking into account his years of service outside Canada as an employee under the Interchange Canada program (from the third quarter of 1996 to July 31, 2001) in the calculation of the foreign service premium for his current assignment, which …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- March 27, 2003FSD 15 - Long Term StorageThe employee grieved the employer's decision to deny his application for storage costs as stipulated in FSD 15.13. The grievor requested reimbursement of cost of storing effects received from his parents when they moved into an extended care facility. In January 2001, the grievor informed the …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- September 5, 2002Leave for illness or injuryThe employee grieved the employer's decision to deny the benefits of FSD 47 – Leave for Post-Attributable Injury or Illness, for the period from October 1998 to August 1999. The grievor requested that the employer authorize leave for post-attributable injury and illness and to reinstate her …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- March 27, 2002Loss related to a residenceThe employee grieved the Department's decision to deny financial compensation for losses incurred as a result of his home not being rented or sold for more than 2 1/2 years following his transfer from "X" City to "Y" location. The grievor requested that the Department determine …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- May 11, 2001Recovery of Relocation ExpensesThree employees grieved the recovery of relocation expenses by the employer. Grievor A is requesting that no recovery action be undertaken, and that any monies that have been recovered be returned to him with interest. Grievors B and C are simply requesting that no recovery action by undertaken. …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- March 29, 2000Same Sex DependantThe Executive Committee considered a grievance with regard to Same-Sex Dependant. The Executive Committee noted that the interpretation of the Foreign Service Directives (FSDs) had been changed on April 10, 1997, as a result of a decision by the Human Rights Tribunal on the issue of benefits …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- December 1, 1999Accommodation Deficiency AdjustmentThe employee grieved that when she and her family were posted in location ‘X' and occupying Crown accommodation, the construction of a condominium began beside the compound in which they resided and immediately adjacent to their house. As a result of the construction, the employee, her …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- June 1, 1999Shipment of Personal EffectsThe grievor disagreed with the Department's position that he should be charged for excess weight on his shipment of personal effects from London to Canada after 14 consecutive years of service overseas. The grievor maintained that he had no idea his shipment was overweight when shipped from Tokyo …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- June 1, 1999Travel - Family reunionThe employee grieved the Department's decision to allow one return ticket, which he believed contravened section 51.08 of the FSD. That authorization be given for a second return airline ticket in accordance with section 51.08 (b), on the condition that the cost not exceed the amount that would …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- June 1, 1998FSD 25 - Shelter ShareThe employee grieved the denial of full spousal benefits under the FSDs in accordance with clause M.16 of his collective agreement, which protects the employee from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. The grievor sought FSD benefits that apply to employees for their spouses be …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- January 14, 1998FSD 34 - Education AllowanceThe grievor sought approval of a claim for an education allowance for his dependant, in the amount of $ 20,660 Cdn. In May 1996, when the grievor was offered an assignment in Seattle, his dependant was completing Grade 6 in a "gifted" programme at a Catholic school in Ontario. The …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- December 1, 1997FSD 15 - Cleaning CostThe grievor sought the cancellation of an invoice from the Department covering an amount for incidental expenses which the Department claimed she owed, as well the issuance of a cheque in her favour for cleaning costs under FSD 15. The grievor claimed costs incurred to have her carpets de-flead and …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- December 1, 1997FSD 15 - Temporary Accommodation and FSD 25 - Accommodation Deficiency AdjustmentThe grievor initially sought an Accommodation Deficiency Adjustment (ADA) for August 25 to September 18, 1996 or that the Staff Quarters (SQ) be deemed Temporary Accommodation. The grievor is now only seeking payment of an ADA. The grievor was provided with SQ076 when she arrived at her posting. …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- December 1, 1997FSD 16 - Real Estate and Legal FeesThe grievor sought the reimbursement of real estate and legal fees. The grievor joined the Department in December 1990. In early 1991, the grievor learned that he could expect to be posted within 2 years. It was decided that the family would remain in the family home in Brampton, Ontario in order …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- November 1, 1997FSD 15 - Temporary AccommodationThe grievor sought application of FSD 15.33 relating to her stay in temporary accommodation while on posting in City X. The Executive Committee considered the grievance in regard to FSD 15 - temporary accommodation. The Executive Committee could come to no agreement as to the intent of the …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- August 1, 1997FSD 34 - Education AllowanceThe grievor sought reimbursement for actual and reasonable expenses for boarding costs for weekends for her daughter during 1996-97. The child had been studying at the academy in question since 1994. The academy offered the only seven-day Francophone boarding school. The grievor decided to place …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- August 1, 1997FSD 64 Emergency Evacuation and LossThe grievor sought approval of a US $5,000 claim for compensation for damage/loss of personal and household effects in accordance with FSD 64.07. As a result of the Los Angeles earthquake, the grievor suffered loss and damage to personal effects and vacated privately-leased accommodation for five …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- October 1, 1996Shelter ShareThe grievor sought the reinstatement of shelter share for the period of July 1, 1994 to the end of the posting assignment in June 1995, as originally calculated. The Bargaining Agent representative argued that FSD 25 stipulates that an employee's shelter cost shall be established at the time of the …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- August 1, 1996RQFI, FSD 15The Executive Committee considered, in between meetings, the Foreign Service Directives Committee's report and agreed that, where an employee arranges to travel by ship for all or part of relocation travel, relocation provisions 15.03, 15.04(a) and (b), 15.06(a), 15.08, 15.09 and 15.17, shall be …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- August 1, 1996RQFI, FSD 64, 50, 34 and 25The Executive Committee considered in between meetings, the Foreign Service Directives Committee's report and agreed that, with respect to the application of FSD 50 (Foreign Service Vacation Travel Assistance) and FSD 34 (Education Allowances) during an emergency evacuation situation under FSD 64, …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- January 1, 1996FSD 15 Temporary accommodationThe Executive Committee noted that the bargaining agent has withdrawn the grievanceForeign Service Directives Committee
- December 1, 1995FSD 15 Loss in storageThe grievor sought compensation for the loss of personal effects while in storage. The grievor, accompanied by her spouse and daughter on a posting in September 1989, placed personal effects in long-term storage. In August 1991, the grievor left with her daughter for a subsequent cross-posting as …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- August 1, 1995FSD 26 - Security depositThe grievor sought the recovery of a security deposit. The grievor was posted abroad and rented a townhouse which required a security deposit of US$1350. When the grievor vacated the townhouse, the landlord's representative along with the Department conducted walk-through inspections and completed …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- June 1, 1995Definition of spouseThe grievor sought FSD spousal/dependent benefits for same sex spouse. The Executive Committee could come to no agreementForeign Service Directives Committee
- June 1, 1995Definition of spouseThe grievor sought FSD spousal/dependent benefits for same sex spouse. The Executive Committee could come to no agreementForeign Service Directives Committee
- April 1, 1995FSD 3 Delayed assignmentThe grievor sought an additional unaccountable advance as a result of a delay in his posting assignment. On August 18, 1993, the grievor received confirmation of posting and commenced preparation for that posting. On October 14, 1993, the grievor received a change in his November posting to a date …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- March 1, 1995FSD 25 Deficiency adjustmentThe grievor sought a retroactive accommodation deficiency adjustment for the period the grievor occupied staff quarters. The grievor occupied staff quarters and sought the deficiency adjustment for a period when construction was taking place in the vicinity. The housing committee visited the …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- February 1, 1995FSD 34 Exchange rateThe grievor sought that the applicable Canadian dollar ceiling be converted to Swiss francs on the basis of the exchange rate in effect on the date which the education allowance was approved. At issue in the grievance was the exchange rate used to pay the educational allowance which was based on an …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- February 1, 1995Same sex spouseThe grievor sought recognition by the employer of a common law spousal/dependent relationship under the Foreign Service directives and authorize all such benefits which are normally accorded to employees whose spouses or dependents are reimbursed for all losses in compensation, benefits and …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- December 1, 1994FSD 25 DamagesThe grievor sought not to be responsible for the alleged damage to accommodation and requested the reimbursement of any amount that had been recovered from salary. The bargaining agent took the position that the grievor has not been treated within the intent of the Directive as the alleged damage …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- October 1, 1994FSD 50 Travel assistanceThe grievor sought an amount equal to the amount that would have been spend on travel assistance had the employee been authorized to travel while still at the post abroad. The grievor's posting was terminated early when housing suitable to the grievor was not available at the post. The Executive …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- July 1, 1994FSD 16 Principal residenceThe grievor sought reimbursement of fees for the sale of a principal residence. In 1990, the employee submitted a claim of $11,975 for reimbursement of fees for the sale of his principal residence. The employer reimbursed this amount and also invited the employee to submit a further claim for legal …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- February 1, 1994FSD 45 - AuthorizationThe grievor sought that he be permitted to utilize FSD 45 credits earned prior to June 1, 1993 in conformity with the provisions of FSD 45, paragraph 45.04 (c) in effect at the time the credits were earned. The employee, a foreign service employee, serving in Europe, applied on May 24, 1993 for …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- January 1, 1994FSD 25 SuitabilityThe grievor sought to have the department rescind a decision to move the grievor to other living accommodation. The grievor had been posted abroad on the understanding that the accommodation would be of certain size. After living in the accommodation for more than a year the grievor was to be moved …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- December 1, 1993FSD 16 Bridging LoanThe grievor sought payment of a claim for interest on a bridging loan. The grievor, a career foreign service employee purchased a principal residence and claimed associated fees in accordance with FSD 16.05(a) in May 1987. The employee was assigned abroad and rented the principal residence for a …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- December 1, 1993FSD 16 Real estate and legal feesThe grievor sought payment of a claim for real estate and legal fees. The employee was hired by the Department in 1984 through an open competition process. At the time of hiring the employee resided in another city and maintained residence in both cities until the time of posting to a foreign …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- December 1, 1993FSD 50 Stopover and meals enrouteThe grievor sought full reimbursement for meals and accommodation. The employee was posted in the USA and requested permission to use a private motor vehicle as a means of transportation for a holiday in Canada. Because of the distance that had to be covered, the employee also requested that …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- September 1, 1993FSD 41 EmergencyThe grievor sought reimbursement for travel and accommodation costs relating to medical treatment received in Canada. The Executive Committee noted that the Foreign Service Directives Committee had reached an impasse on the matter. The Executive Committee could come to no agreementForeign Service Directives Committee
- August 1, 1993FSD 25 Shared accommodationThe grievor sought waiver of shelter share for the period November 1, 1990 to May 31, 1991, during which time he shared accommodation with another employee at the post. The Administrative Committee considered the report of the Foreign Service Directives Committee and noted that in accordance with …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- June 1, 1993Meals and incidentalsThe grievor sought payment of actual expenses for meals and incidentals above the cost of laundry. While travelling abroad the grievor obtained receipts for certain meals during the day and not for other meals during the same day. The grievor also submitted receipts for laundry which exceeded the …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- October 1, 1992FSD 25 Deficiency AdjustmentThe grievor sought a deficiency adjustment under FSD 25 in regard to excess noise. The grievor's living accommodation was situated near a recreational area. The Administrative Committee noted that the Foreign Service Directives Committee reported that during the period October 1987 to the middle of …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- January 1, 1992FSD 25 - Accommodation deficiencyThe grievance was settled at the departmental levelForeign Service Directives Committee
- December 1, 1991FSD 58 TokyoThe grievors sought reversal of a decision which reverted Tokyo to an A level post effective January 1, 1991, and/or grandfathering of benefits under FSD 58 until the completion of the posting. Tokyo became a Level 1 hardship post in July 1988. The post was advised that once there were improvements …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- December 1, 1991FSD 58 TokyoThe grievors sought reversal of a decision which reverted Tokyo to an A level post effective January 1, 1991, and/or grandfathering of benefits under FSD 58 until the completion of the posting. Tokyo became a Level 1 hardship post in July 1988. The post was advised that once there were improvements …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- November 1, 1991Field TripsThe grievor sought reimbursement for the costs of a school trip taken by a dependant. At issue was whether the trip taken was compulsory and therefore reimbursable or elective. The Administrative Committee noted that the Foreign Service Directives Committee had determined the school in question had …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- July 1, 1991FSD 50 RecoveryThe grievor sought reversal of the employer's recovery of $614.80 from salary as well as payment of his travel expense claim for $722.49 in connection with an FSD 50 trip taken in March 1989. The mission abroad paid a travel agent for two airline tickets on behalf of the grievor. The original …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- January 1, 1991FSD 34 Following ReturnThe grievor sought to be reimbursed the school fees for the year 1988-89. The grievor was assigned abroad in August 1986. In September of 1987 the grievor decided that her two children should return to Canada because of the socio—political situation at the post and the risk that their …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- August 1, 1990Bilingual BonusThe grievor sought payment of the bilingual bonus for the period December 1984 to February 1986. The Administrative Committee noted that the grievance was filed on July 4, 1989 and related to actions taken in the period 1984 to 1986. The Administrative Committee agreed that the grievance was …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- August 1, 1990FSD 25 Late Shipment of EffectsThe grievor sought reimbursement of rent share for a period when his shipment of personal effects had not arrived. The grievor was cross posted in the summer of 1989 and occupied permanent accommodation at the new post while awaiting the arrival of a sea shipment of effects. The shipment of effects …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- July 1, 1990FSD 45 - Direct RouteThe bargaining agent requested an interpretation of FSD 45 as to whether it was the intent of the Directive to prohibit returning to a major airport with no stopover, or even with an overnight, if the purpose was simply to make connections at a major international airport. The Administrative …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- July 1, 1990FSD WaiverThe grievor sought waiver of shelter cost for the period from July l to July 8, 1989. In February 1989 the employee received a Posting Confirmation Form indicating an expected date of departure from the post abroad to Ottawa of July l, 1989. The grievor made arrangements to occupy his house in …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- July 1, 1990Introduction ComparabilityThis grievance was withdrawn by the bargaining agentForeign Service Directives Committee
- May 1, 1990FSD 15 ¬Vehicle LossThe grievor sought reimbursement for the cost of an automobile. The grievor purchased a vehicle upon posting. At the time of leaving the post the host countries laws made it mandatory to either export the vehicle or turn the vehicle over to the host government. As the vehicle did not meet Canadian …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- April 1, 1990Temporary AccommodationThe grievor sought reimbursement for actual and reasonable expenses in commercial accommodation until a period ending one day after the delivery of household effects. The grievor relocated from abroad in August 1989. The grievor's air shipment (500 lbs) arrived on October 27, 1989 with the sea …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- February 1, 1990FSD 15 - Vehicle ShipmentThe employee sought reimbursement of a recovery action taken by the department. Upon posting abroad the employee stored a MGB and shipped a motorcycle with personal effects. Subsequent to arrival at post the employee applied for the reimbursement of costs involved in the shipment of a Mercedes-Benz …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- January 1, 1990FSD 2 - DeclarationThe grievor sought the designation of a companion as a spouse for the purposes of the Foreign Service Directives. The employee and companion have informally co-habited since February 1988, and have formally lived together from June 1988 until the grievor was posted in September 1988. They …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- January 1, 1990FSD 25 - ADA NoiseThe grievor sought a 30% ADA for the period of occupancy of accommodation abroad. The Administrative Committee considered and agreed with the report of the Foreign Service Directives Committee in that as all other tenants had their ADA increased to 30% from 20% that the grievor had not been treated …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- January 1, 1990FSD 34 - Field TripThe grievor sought reimbursement for the cost of a field trip taken to another country from a school at a post abroad. The employee submitted an education claim in February 1989, seeking reimbursement for the cost of her daughter's trip which was one of the activities available to meet the …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- January 1, 1990FSD 41 ¬Dependant TravelThe grievor sought reimbursement of travel and hotel expenses incurred by his family when they traveled to visit him during his hospitalization for surgery after breaking a leg. The grievor was moved to another city following an accident. His family visited him and he submitted an expense claim for …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- January 1, 1990FSD 69 - Salary EqualizationThe grievor sought retroactive calculation of salary equalization adjustment to the date that the binding conciliation report was issued. The Administrative Committee considered the report of the Foreign Service Directives Committee which advised that given the specific wording of FSD 69, the …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- December 1, 1989FSD 34 - Education AllowanceThe grievor sought payment of education allowance under FSD 34. The employee's spouse and son had remained in London during the employee's posting to Algiers. The Administrative Committee agreed with the report of the Foreign Service Directives Committee that given the specific wording of FSD 34.02 …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- December 1, 1989FSD 34 - Tuition CostsThe grievor sought payment of an allowance under FSD 34. The employee's family relocated to the USA because of an illness while the employee was posted abroad. The employee's four year old son was enrolled in a pre-kindergarden facility. The Administrative Committee agreed with the report of those …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- October 1, 1989Air Fare CalculationThe grievor sought that recovery of monies paid in regard to foreign service leave be stopped. The grievor was authorized to be reimbursed the cost of one full adult return air economy air fare between the post and headquarters city. The grievor did not exercise the option for himself but instead …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- October 1, 1989FSD 25 - Deficiency AdjustmentThe grievor sought a deficiency adjustment. The grievor was assigned to the Canadian delegation to the OECD at a post abroad. The grievor found private accommodation as no Crown-held accommodation was available. The Administrative Committee considered and agreed with the report of the Foreign …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- September 1, 1989FSD 15 - Vehicle ImportationThe grievor sought reimbursement of the costs of shipping a vehicle to a post. The grievor was on assignment in Mexico City where motor vehicles were provided to staff under FSD 30. During January 1988, the post was surveyed from Ottawa as to whether or not the FSD 30 system should be retained, and …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- September 1, 1989FSD 45 - Travel to Other DestinationThe grievor sought reimbursement for the cost of a trip by relatives to a location other than the location of the grievor's post. The grievor, while on posting in Hong Kong in 1985 exchanged 10 days of Foreign Service leave for a transportation entitlement and used that entitlement to bring two …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- June 1, 1989Staff Quarters GuidelinesThe bargaining agent sought an interpretation of FSD 25 in regard to Staff Quarter Guidelines issued by the department. The bargaining agent was concerned that the application of the Guidelines would eventually result in the allotment of accommodation which would not satisfy the minimum …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- May 1, 1989FSD 15 - Reverse SeparationThe grievor sought the waiver of shelter share cost and 65% of the meal allowance. The grievor and his family were assigned to the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo, and arrived at the post on July 22, 1987. After arrival, it was discovered that contrary to what had been believed, the schools in Tokyo did …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- April 1, 1989Airfare CalculationThe grievors sought reimbursement for the cost of travel under FSD 45. The grievors, while on posting abroad, requested permission to make use of the Foreign Service Leave/Option for purposes of travel. The employees' requests were approved and they were authorized to charge commercial …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- April 1, 1989FSD 15 - Car RepairThe grievors reimbursement for the cost of repair to a car damaged enroute to Canada. The grievor had purchased a PMV while assigned to a Canadian Embassy, and on reassignment to Ottawa, made arrangements for the department to ship the car to Canada. The car was damaged enroute and required …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- April 1, 1989FSD 25 - Lot SizeA bargaining agent requested an interpretation of FSD 25 as that Directive applied the responsibility of employees for the grounds surrounding staff quarters. The Administrative Committee considered and agreed with the report of the Foreign Service Directives Committee in that the intent was that …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- February 1, 1989Daily RentalThe grievor sought to pay vehicle rental under FSD 30 on a daily basis when the vehicle was used for less than a full month. The grievor had been posted abroad to a post to which the department would not ship a personal motor vehicle but at which a vehicle was made available under FSD 30. The …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- December 1, 1988FSD 25 - Accommodation Deficiency AdjustmentThe grievor sought a deficiency adjustment of 25% above the 30% already granted to account for an exceptional small apartment at a post abroad. The Administrative Committee considered and the report of the Foreign Service Directives Committee and a letter from the department. Mr. Myers also …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- November 1, 1988FSD 15 - OverweightThe grievor sought waiver of overweight charges on a shipment of effects to posts abroad. The employee was cross posted from one post to another in 1985. The estimates on weight prepared by the three moving companies consulted were 7000 lbs., about 7,500 lbs. and 15,000 lbs. The grievor's weight …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- November 1, 1988FSD 3 - Termination of PostingThe grievor sought reimbursement of funds expended as a result of an early termination of posting. The grievor had completed an assignment at one post and was offered a cross-posting to another. Prior to departing for the new posting the grievor sold his car and, as well, incurred certain costs …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- November 1, 1988FSD 41 - Medical TravelThe grievor sought reimbursement for travel costs and reinstatement of tens days of foreign service leave. The employee, while assigned abroad, requested approval for health care travel to Canada. The department considered the quality of health care available at the post to be comparable to Canada …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- November 1, 1988Pay in LieuThe grievor sought the extension of the surplus period for a period of six months to facilitate the payment of pay in lieu of surplus period. The grievor was declared surplus and requested pay in lieu of the surplus period. The request was not granted as the department required the performance of …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- September 1, 1988Shelter Share CostThe grievors sought that the department accept payment of shelter share cost in local currency without question as to how or at which local exchange rate the local currency has been obtained. The Administrative Committee considered the report of the Foreign Service Directives Committee. The …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- June 1, 1988Car Rental CostsThe grievors sought reimbursement of car rental costs under FSD 50 within 1982 Foreign Service Directives. The grievors had been disallowed reimbursement for car rental costs when the car was not being used for transportation from one location to another. The grievor also had been reimbursed only …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- January 1, 1988FSD 15 – RepairsThe grievor sought reimbursement of the costs of repairs to his private motor vehicle. The repairs were attributed to lack of upkeep while the vehicle was in storage. The Administrative Committee considered and agreed with the report of the Foreign Service Directives Committee in that the grievor …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- September 1, 1986Temporary Accommodation of DependantsThe grievor sought reimbursement of the cost of maintaining his dependants in temporary accommodation at a location removed from the location of the employee. The Administrative Committee had at a past meeting considered the report of the Foreign Service Directives Committee which noted that living …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- August 1, 1986Suitcase PurchaseThe grievor sought reimbursement of the cost of a suitcase purchased for the reasons of a cross-posting. The Administrative Committee considered and agreed with the report of the Foreign Service Directives Committee in that the purchase of new goods was an inadmissible expense under FSD 15.31. It …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- May 1, 1986FSD 25 - Responsibility for HeatingThe grievor sought reimbursement of the cost of one night of hotel accommodation plus living expenses for three days for a period when his accommodation was unheated due to the fuel tank being empty. The grievor returned from an assignment at another post to find that his quarters were unheated and …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- May 1, 1986Salary EqualizationThe grievors sought that no recovery action be taken by the department to recover overpayment of salary equalization. The grievors had received payment of salary equalization calculated using an exchange rate which was based on erroneous statistical data. The Administrative Committee considered the …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- March 1, 1986FSD 16 - Principal ResidenceThe grievor sought reimbursement of real estate and legal fees as specified in FSD 16, for the sale of his wife's principal residence. The Administrative Committee considered and agreed with the report of the Foreign Service Directives Committee in that it was noted that the grievor's spouse had …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- December 1, 1985FSD 15 - Packing TimeThe grievor sought compensation for the hours required to oversee the packing of household effects in regard to a relocation. The grievor, a courrier, worked an average of 697 hours over a four month schedule. Where he worked less than 697 hours he continued to receive his regular pay. The grievor …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- December 1, 1985FSD 54 - Ski InjuryThe grievor sought compensation for costs incurred in obtaining assistance required du ring a convalescence period subsequent to an accident. The grievor was injured as a result of a skiing accident and the attending physician at the American Hospital in Paris wrote to the effect that the grievor …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- November 1, 1985FSD 25 - Termination NoticeThe bargaining agent requested an interpretation of FSD25 as it applies to the period of notice to be given an employee by the employer prior to the termination of the occupancy agreement and the rent share to be applicable during the period of notice. The Administrative Committee considered the …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- October 1, 1985FSD 15 - Family Separation ExpensesThe employee sought a retroactive provision of family separation allowance entitlements for the period September to December 1984. ln September 1984 the employee was posted to New York while his wife, who was also employed in the public service, continued working in Ottawa until December and joined …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- August 1, 1984Education AllowanceThe grievor sought payment of education allowance in regard to a period when his wife was resident in the national capital area and his dependant attended a school in the national capital area. The grievor's wife and son were removed from a post abroad to Ottawa in the summer of 1981 as a result of …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- August 1, 1984Lost EffectsThe grievor sought reimbursement of the cost of an oriental rug which was lost during shipment to a post abroad. The grievor had purchased the rug at the post abroad in 1978 however, the rug had not been appraised until prior to his posting to a new post abroad in 1981. The Administrative Committee …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- February 1, 1984Cancelled PostingThe grievor's posting to Bangkok was terminated before the 24 month period originally stipulated was completed. The grievor sought that the posting be completed or compensation for direct financial cost as well as compensation for non-financial hardship to family and career. The Administrative …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- January 1, 1984Post IndexThe grievor sought an audit of the post index for a post abroad. The Administrative Committee noted that the grievor was not an employee within the meaning of the Public Service Staff Relations Act and therefore they lacked jurisdiction to hear the grievanceForeign Service Directives Committee
- January 1, 1984Reimbursement following theftThe grievor sought reimbursement under FSD 15 for a camera and equipment which were stolen while the grievor was on vacation en route to a posting abroad. The Administrative Committee considered the report of the Foreign Service Directives Committee and noted that the Committee had not reached …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- December 1, 1983Reimbursement of Carpeting CostsThe grievor sought that the department abandon their claim for reimbursement of an amount paid to the grievor for the cost of installing and laying wall-to-wall carpet in the grievors residence following return from a posting abroad. The Administrative Committee considered and agreed with the …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- August 1, 1983Meal AllowancesThe grievor sought reimbursement of expenses for meals while in temporary accommodation in Ottawa. The grievor had claimed under provisional guidelines issued by the department prior to the amended Foreign Service Directives being promulgated. The Administrative Committee considered and …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- May 1, 1983Foreign Service Travel AssistanceThe grievor sought reimbursement of Foreign Service Travel Assistance under the 1982 provisions of Directive 50 from Tokyo to Canada in the summer of 1982. The Administrative Committee considered and agreed with the report of the Foreign Service Directives Committee that under the 1982 Foreign …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- May 1, 1983Posting ClaimThe grievor sought reimbursement for the cost of personal effects purchased in anticipation of a confirmed posting. The posting was subsequently cancelled. At their September meeting, the Administrative Committee agreed that the Official Side would approach the department to proceed with a request …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- March 1, 1983Deficiency AdjustmentThe grievor sought an increase in his deficiency adjustment based on the deficiency adjustment of an employee in the same building. The Administrative Commit tee considered and agreed with the report of the Foreign Service Directives Committee that although it appeared that another employee in the …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- March 1, 1983TaxationThe grievors sought relief, as support staff at the Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations they were subject to taxes which the staff at the Consulate General at New York was not subject to. The Administrative Committee considered and agreed with the report of the Foreign Service …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- August 1, 1982FSD 16.13The department had requested an interpretation of the Relocation Policy regarding payment of legal costs for a second mortgage. The Administrative Committee considered and agreed with the report of the Government Travel Committee that in general it is the intent of the Relocation Policy to …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- August 1, 1982Posting LoanThe grievor was given notice of a posting abroad and secured a posting loan within the Foreign Service Directives. Subsequently the posting was cancelled due to the grievor being successful in a promotional competition. The grievor had expended funds from the loan in preparation for the cancelled …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- December 1, 1981Shelter RebateThe grievor sought payment of a shelter share rebate and legal fees. The grievor purchased a home while posted abroad. The property was rented and then became vacant. Following the period of vacancy the grievor resold the home prior to his return to Canada. The Administrative Committee considered …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- October 1, 1981Accommodation Deficiency AdjustmentThe Administrative Committee considered and agreed with the report of the Foreign Service Directives Committee that although the description of the application of the deficiency adjustment mechanism was ambiguous the reasonable interpretation based on experience in applying it globally was that the …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- October 1, 1981Directives 40 and 57The Administrative Committee considered and accepted the Foreign Service Directives Committee's conclusions with reference to Directives 40 and 57, being: FSD 40 The submission of receipts accounts as required under instruction is …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- October 1, 1981Interim Family AccommodationThe Administrative Committee considered and agreed with the report of the Foreign Service Directives Committee that the grievor was treated within the intent of the directives, having been provided with adequate temporary accommodationForeign Service Directives Committee
- October 1, 1980Compassionate Travel Expenses - FSD 54The grievor sought reimbursement of expenses related to his spouses travel for reason of the death of her step-father. The Administrative Committee considered and agreed with the report of the Foreign Service Directives Committee that as the grievor's wife had claimed expenses on a prior occasion …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- June 1, 1980Allocation of AccommodationThe grievor sought alternate accommodation on the grounds that the housing allocated to him did not fall within the intent of the directives. The Administrative Committee agreed with the Foreign Service Directives Committee that the grievor was being accommodated within the intent of the directives …Foreign Service Directives Committee
- March 1, 1980Application of FSD 54The grievor sought reimbursement under FSD 54 for expenses incurred on his return to Canada due to the death of his sister. The Administrative Committee agreed with the Foreign Service Directives Committee that the grievor should not be reimbursed within the intent of the Directives. The payment of …Foreign Service Directives Committee