Employer’s Response to Sexual Harassment Complaint Insufficient Despite Complainant’s Request to Deal With It “Quietly”

In the case of Nadine Harty v Causeway Hospitality Ltd Greenway Manor Hotel ADJ-00036502 the Complainant alleged that she was discriminated against on grounds of gender and that she was subjected to sexual harassment and harassment in the workplace. She claimed that despite numerous complaints, no action was taken by the Respondent.

Facts: The Complainant was employed as a “Prep Chef” from 29^th June 2021 to 1^st February 2022 when she resigned from her employment. She claimed that she was harassed by the Executive Chef, Mr. M, and complained of the following conduct: inappropriate and unwarranted touching, grabbing her wrists, stroking her arm, grabbing her around the waist, and on one occasion biting her on her shoulder, whispering in her ear, blowing on her neck, and making totally inappropriate comments about underage girls. The Complainant suffered  distress as a result of these incidents and what she claimed was a lack of action on the part of the Respondent, causing her to resign and take up alternative employment.

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