Employee Alleged Harassment Case - Chad Kelly

[Argo57]

Maybe be careful not to pass judgement when only 1 side of the story is known?

Makes perfect sense.

[OV Argo]

Maybe be careful not to pass judgement when only 1 side of the story is known?

Actually, Kelly opened his yap, and sort of told his side of the story as well with that recent twit post, no ?

[gilthethrill]

Actually, Kelly opened his yap, and sort of told his side of the story as well with that recent twit post, no ?

He denied the allegations but didn’t offer any details like the TSN report did.

[Shatto]

He denied the allegations but didn’t offer any details like the TSN report did.

Much more difficult to prove one didn't do anything. For example---how do I prove I did not shoplift last week. That does not mean he is completely innocent--only time will tell--unless they come to a settlement with a NDA and then we may never know.

[gilthethrill]

Much more difficult to prove one didn't do anything. For example---how do I prove I did not shoplift last week. That does not mean he is completely innocent--only time will tell--unless they come to a settlement with a NDA and then we may never know.

Jim Barker told Rod Pederson that it’s not a pleasant thing to go through.

[j-ski]

Here's the interview;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aumXvc19if8

[argonaut11xx]

Chad denies these allegations , I’m believe Chad.
Yet everyone is allowed to think what they want.

[ArgoRavi]

Here's the interview;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aumXvc19if8

Rod didn't seem to want to touch this with a ten-foot pole. Interesting comments from Barker though.

[kellynjk]

We were discussing earlier how it seemed like the best thing would be if this is settled out of court. But based on Jim Barker's comments about the process, it sounds like if this happens, everyone has to sign a non-disclosure promising not to disclose any of the details about the settlement etc. And I imagine if I were Chad Kelly, it would frustrating not to be able to give my side of the story or the details of how or why it was settled. So it kind of leaves this accusation / label hanging over his head, which doesn't seem fair.

It might come down to a case of "he said, she said" about the encounters, unless there were any witnesses to any or some of the incidents that the woman cited. And if the claims outlined in the case are correct that the Argos didn't do anything to address her complaints/ concerns, I could see the CFL coming down on the Argos for either not having the proper processes in place or not properly educating their management team on how to address such concerns in the workplace.

[AngeloV]

Much more difficult to prove one didn't do anything. For example---how do I prove I did not shoplift last week. That does not mean he is completely innocent--only time will tell--unless they come to a settlement with a NDA and then we may never know.

I happen to have it on good authority you did shop lift last week.

[Shatto]

OK AngeloV----it's a fair cop, Guv

[AngeloV]

OK AngeloV----it's a fair cop, Guv

Sorry Shatto. Just thought we can use a little levity on here these days.

[Shatto]

I was also trying to being humorous with the "it's a fair cop, Guv" You are absolutely correct sometimes the discussions can get a little too serious and a little levity is welcome. Good for you.

[AngeloV]

I was also trying to being humorous with the "it's a fair cop, Guv" You are absolutely correct sometimes the discussions can get a little too serious and a little levity is welcome. Good for you.

That's why gilthethrill is my favourite member of the board.

[Will]

We were discussing earlier how it seemed like the best thing would be if this is settled out of court. But based on Jim Barker's comments about the process, it sounds like if this happens, everyone has to sign a non-disclosure promising not to disclose any of the details about the settlement etc. And I imagine if I were Chad Kelly, it would frustrating not to be able to give my side of the story or the details of how or why it was settled. So it kind of leaves this accusation / label hanging over his head, which doesn't seem fair.

It might come down to a case of "he said, she said" about the encounters, unless there were any witnesses to any or some of the incidents that the woman cited. And if the claims outlined in the case are correct that the Argos didn't do anything to address her complaints/ concerns, I could see the CFL coming down on the Argos for either not having the proper processes in place or not properly educating their management team on how to address such concerns in the workplace.

Rick Westhead's initial article from a few weeks ago mentions that there were apparently witnesses to some (but not all) of the incidents that he summarizes.

Your point regarding any settlement and NDA is well-taken.

[Will]

Rod didn't seem to want to touch this with a ten-foot pole. Interesting comments from Barker though.

Rod says he was told not to "tar and feather Kelly," which could mean many things, IMO.

[ArgoRavi]

Rod says he was told not to "tar and feather Kelly," which could mean many things, IMO.

It begs the question as to who told Rod that?

[Will]

It begs the question as to who told Rod that?

No idea, Ravi.

[paulwoods13]

I haven't listened (mostly because it's Rod), but I inferred that the comment was made after he interviewed Jim Barker, which might or might not be coincidental.

[gilthethrill]

3 Down Nation Podcast opened up discussing the Kelly allegations regarding some of the legal paperwork that has been filed.

This podcast can be located on “You Tube”, 3 Down Nation and where ever podcasts can be found. It is hosted by John Hodge, Justin Dunk and J.C. Abbot.