Women at a workplace are expressing alarm after a man who was previously found to have secretly filmed colleagues in the office toilet was allowed to return to work.
The incident first came to light when staff reported concerns about a phone being placed in a staff restroom. An internal investigation and subsequent disciplinary process confirmed that the man had recorded colleagues without their knowledge or consent. He was suspended at the time, and police were notified as part of the response.
Now, following the completion of that process, the individual has resumed his duties at the company. The decision has left many female employees feeling unsafe and uneasy, particularly about using shared facilities and about the message it sends regarding accountability. Several staff members said they had not been consulted before his return and that they were given little information about what safeguards, if any, would be put in place.
In a statement, the company said it followed all legal and HR procedures, and that it is committed to providing a safe working environment for everyone. Management added that additional measures have been introduced, including reviews of workplace policies and increased monitoring of common areas, though they did not provide specific details.
Legal experts note that secretly filming people in private spaces can constitute a criminal offense, and that employers have a duty of care to protect staff from harassment and harm. Advocacy groups have called for clearer protocols around such cases, arguing that trust and safety should take priority over simply fulfilling minimum procedural requirements.
For the women affected, the return has reopened what they describe as a painful chapter. Many say they are now considering formal complaints and seeking further assurances that their privacy and wellbeing will be protected going forward.
