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Health Sciences Assoc. of B.C. v. Campbell Riverand North Island Transition Society Page 7doctor testified before the arbitrator that Ms. Howard’scondition was caused by her employment circumstances.[12] On 26 September 2001, Ms. Puetz sent a letter to Ms.Howard enclosing some forms needed for a claim for sickbenefits. She stated in the letter that she hoped Ms. Howard“will be able to return to work soon”.[13] On 1 October 2001, the appellant union informed the2004 BCCA 260 (CanLII)respondent by letter that the respondent had to accommodateMs. Howard’s family situation and reinstate her hours of workfrom 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Ms. Howard remained on sick leavefor a period of time after which she received employmentinsurance benefits. Her doctor testified before thearbitrator that she was fit to return to her employment as ofApril 2002 but that because of the stress she could neveragain work for the respondent. Before the arbitrator, theappellant sought compensation to Ms. Howard for lost salary aswell as punitive damages. It did not seek reinstatement ofMs. Howard.[14] In his medical report dated 16 August 2001, Dr. Lundstated that Ms. Howard’s son “is a very high needs child witha major psychiatric disorder.” His need for consistentparenting is best served by his mother, particularly after