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Submission – Anonymous 2 – 6th March 2023
I take this opportunity to thank you for this step you have taken. I will be brief regarding the welfare of work permit holders.
- Sexual harassment and bullying - I have been a victim of this in the line of duty at the [REDACTED] Hotel. Not only me, majority of them [sic]. and ended up settling for that [sic] due to the fear of their visas been Jeopardised by the company.
- Victimisation. This came in hand with point No.1. Having raised my allegations, my hours were reduced from 40hrs to 29hrs which is against the immigration law and policy. I believe this was breached and no action was taken. I was threatened and inflicted fear over my life at work [sic].
- Mental health. I got affected in the line of duty [sic] due to lack of support from my employer and was not treated as a victim even after requesting support. I have was subjected to be reporting to the perpetrator [sic] and perceived that as punishment. Friends of Africa Jersey and Liberate Jersey came through and supported my mental health.
- Lack of Cultural intelligence and Company policy regarding sexual harassment and bullying. The company neither the policy nor the procedure of sexual harassment [sic].
When I raised my issues, I was asked not to mention it to anyone nor reporting the issue to the police [sic]. I perceived this as a threat as the company was trying to protect their reputation.
I had to seek advice on how to handle the issue. I was advised to report to the immigration [sic]. They advised me to report the police and JACS as they would never jeopardise my visa for reporting the matter [sic]. This is still under investigation.
I went ahead and put down a claim at the tribunal. I approached my witness to write down a statement. He requested to be a witness under a condition. If I offered him £1500, he would proceed and write. I perceived that as a bribe. I ended up being a witness to myself.
Before the hearing the company asked my supposed witness to be their witness and he was very much okay writing down a statement. I believe the company bribed him to do so.
He has witnessed the perpetrator getting into intimate with staffs [sic] in secluded areas without CCTV cameras and still support him over his behaviour. He has always by bribed [sic] by giving him more hours to get more pay.
Young girls are suffering in silence at the [REDACTED] Hotel. They are in fear of speaking up for themselves. Having been brave and reported, I was secluded [sic] and treated as an enemy of the people.
The harassment is between the management and junior staff which really affecting [sic] their job performance.
I would suggest the immigration [sic] needs a policy on reporting sexual harassment and protection of people on a visa. We are treated as there is a subtle message of you know your rights and we will not invite you back/you will be shipped back to Africa [sic].
NB This is also happening to the boy child as he also ends up settling for it due to fear of expression [sic].