# 2015-231 - Reserve Employment Process, Termination Class B Reserve Service

Case Summary

F&R Date: 2015–10–19

After serving several consecutive periods of Class B Reserve Service in the same position, the grievor was formally advised, more than 60 days in advance, that his terms of service would not be renewed beyond the expiry of his current period of service. The chain of command explained to the grievor that the permanent Class B reserve position he occupied was being redirected towards higher emerging priorities within the Command. The grievor argued that he had a reasonable expectation of continued employment beyond the expiration of his current terms of service. He claimed that the decision not to renew his service caused him financial hardship, family instability and personal stress. As redress, he requested a lump sum payment equivalent to the amount of pay he would have received had he been renewed and until his compulsory retirement age.

The Chief of Military Personnel, as the Initial Authority, affirmed that the decision to reallocate the permanent Class B position was based solely on CAF demands that necessitated the reassignment of positions across the Command. He concluded that the grievor was treated fairly in accordance with the applicable policies, and denied the grievance.

The Committee found that the grievor's terms of service simply ran their course. It concluded that the decision not to renew the grievor's term of service was entirely policy compliant. It also determined that the grievor knew from the beginning when his period of service would end and that there was no reasonable expectation of continued employment beyond that date given the well-established employment conditions of the Reserve Force. The Committee concluded that by informing the grievor more than 60 days in advance that his terms would not be renewed, the chain of command was most diligent, professional and fair, and recommended that the grievance be denied.

CDS Decision Summary

CDS Decision Date: 2015–11–26

The FA agreed with the Committee's findings and recommendation that the grievance be denied.