# 2021-135 Careers, Class C Reserve Service, Operation LASER

Case summary

F&R Date: 2023-02-08

The grievor challenged his chain of command's decision to prematurely terminate his Class “C” Reserve Service authorized under Operation LASER, without a valid explanation. According to the grievor, his requests via memos were misunderstood and led to a series of decisions that were made too hastily. As redress, the grievor sought compensation for the lost wages, annual leave and all related benefits.

The Initial Authority (IA) denied the requested redress. The IA was of the view that the steps taken to terminate the grievor's Class “C” Reserve Service were taken and pursued by the grievor when he submitted his memos. The IA found that the grievor's chain of command had taken the appropriate steps to terminate his service and that he had been granted all the leave to which he was entitled.

The Committee found that the grievor had twice requested the termination of his Class “C” Reserve Service to pursue personal obligations and that, once approval was received from the chain of command, the grievor's Statement of Understanding was to cease definitely, and steps were to be taken to fill the grievor's position. The Committee noted that the provisions in force do not allow a member to leave Class “C” active service for a certain period and then return, or for a member to request repatriation. The Committee also found that, because the grievor had intended to leave his position voluntarily, the decision of the Canadian Armed Forces to have his Class “C” Reserve Service cease prior to the date indicated in the Statement of Understanding was justified and in accordance with the provisions in force. The Committee recommended that the Final Authority grant no redress.