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.
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.
