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Concerns Mount Over Possible Reinstatement of Supervisor Fired for Sexual Harassment
Serious concerns are rippling through a major statutory corporation amid reports that a former supervisor—fired nearly two years ago after multiple sexual-harassment complaints—may soon be reinstated.
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Several female employees say they are alarmed by the development, which comes as Antigua and Barbuda marks the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
They argue the move would undermine efforts to strengthen workplace protections.
According to staff familiar with the case, five or six women filed written complaints at the time, accusing the supervisor of making unwanted sexual advances, soliciting sexual favours in exchange for confirming employment, and using performance meetings to pressure employees.
Those who rejected him said they were punished with poor evaluations. Some also alleged he routinely viewed pornographic material during work hours.
The corporation dismissed him, and he later took the matter to the Industrial Court, where the case remains open.
Sources now say the former supervisor has been in discussions with government officials and could return as part of those negotiations.
Female employees warn that reinstating him would send a troubling message—especially in a corporation where senior management remains entirely male and where they say complaints from women often struggle to gain traction.
One staff member described the potential move as “a step backward” for workplace safety and equality.
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Then the women needs to ensure this does not happen. Your voice is your strong arm therefore use it wisely. Allowing this supervisor to be in the same work environment as the women he sexually harassed will be a blow to the face……#STANDUP….
or else…..#YOUWILLBELEFTOUT
A man (or woman) is still INNOCENT until PROVEN guilty. In this particular case, why should this man’s life come to a crashing halt because of mere ALLEGATIONS by women? Why is the Industrial Court taking thus long to bring closure to this stand-off. Not fair to either side!!!
wow! what’s his LASTNAME or CONNECTION TO A TOP SHOT in society??
Now this is a topic for DLP and UPP’s IAN “MAGIC” HUGHES to discuss on Drivetime
In matters of employment, an employer can terminate an employee if they “reasonably believe” said employee is guilty of whatsoever they are being accused of. Therefore, the criminal standard of guilty “beyond a reasonable doubt” is not applicable.
In any event, the Industrial Court is not to determine whether an employee is guilty or not. The court is to determine whether the employer “fairly or unfairly” dismissed the employee. A guilty employee can win an unfair dismissal claim quite easily although compensation may be reduced.
I say all that to say, reinstating at this stage is NOT a good move. Every employer has an obligation to ensure a safe and suitable workplace for its employees……Reinstating an individual with these allegations looming is going to be a HR nightmare, you heard it here first.
The person is already terminated so let the matter continue in court. Or, the other alternative is payment in lieu of reinstatement.
NSWMA?????
In Crime City, Antigua anyone can get away with anything once they have the right connection, if you don’t believe me ask Faithful National #, he/she knows more than most of what goes on in this cesspit. Welcome Back
Sounds like due process wasn’t followed or evidence wasn’t collected properly. Reinstating him could be an effort to avoid an impending court loss and the resulting award of damages
@Faithful National. To you I quote the words of the King Sparrow “60 million Frenchmen can’t be wrong.”
These are multiple women making these accusations. Let him find employment at an animal farm where he obviously belongs. I hope the women of this organisation and women all over Antigua stand up to the government on this issue. This concerns us all.
Employees deserve to feel safe, not anxious. Leadership should prioritize the psychological well-being of workers, especially those who may have been directly affected.
Sources claim that allegedly it is APUA Call Center, elder Seven Day
This is just what obtained in the 1980’s during the notorious ALP’s reign; the widespread Bruck Foot Industry that was common to all government departments. They are clamoring to make wrong right again. Life is really a cycle.
Nothing new here..In this administration, you steal, turn a blind eye to fraud, molest, sexually abuse people, and your reward is just to get shuffled around to another department.
I work in the cooperate world for many many years, and the very whisper of sexual abuse by anyone, much less a male, is serious business.
For one, you will more than likely lose your job, and two, that stain will travel with you to your next appointment for a job interview.
Sexual assault or alledged sexual assault on a job is serious business..in fact, any wrong doing for that matter, but here in Antigua, it’s brushed under the carpet.
We have harvest a culture of “non accountability” in our environment, and it will be to our detriment.
Sad Sad Sad. And here is the thing..the young people are watching..what examples are we sending them here again.. waw, just waw!
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