History — 247.99

Complaint 247.99 (1) An employee who alleges that an employer has taken action against the employee in contravention of subsection 247.98(4) may make a complaint in writing to the Head. For greater certainty (1.1) For greater certainty, the fact that an employer complies with Divisions X and XI does not (a) affect the employee’s rights under this Division; or (b) prevent the Board from deciding under paragraph (7)(a) that the employer has taken action against the employee in contravention of subsection 247.98(4) or from making any order under subsection (8), including a reinstatement order. Time for making complaint (2) Subject to subsection (3), the complaint shall be made to the Head not later than 90 days after the day on which the complainant knew, or in the Head’s opinion ought to have known, of the action or circumstances giving rise to the complaint. Extension of time (3) The Head may extend the period of time referred to in subsection (2) (a) if the Head is satisfied that a complaint was made in that period to a government official who had no authority to deal with the complaint but that the employee making the complaint believed the official had that authority; or (b) in a…