In the original decision, the trial judge called Roe’s actions “bordering on trifling,” and “relatively minor,” and decided they did not amount to just cause for dismissal, the appeal court’s decision said.
But the value of the donations was of little consequence, the new decision said, adding that Roe received a personal benefit by using the vouchers for his daughter’s team.
It was significant that, during a B.C. Ferries’ fact-finding meeting, Roe admitted he overstepped his authority and breached the employer’s trust, the decision said.
In February 2012, Roe gave $70 worth of dessert and beverage vouchers to his daughter’s volleyball team as members travelled to the Lower Mainland for a tournament.