Categories: Headlines

Witness accuses SriLankan Human Resources division of ignoring sexual harassment complaints of airline staff

The Human Resources Department of SriLankan Airlines had continuously ignored allegations of sexual harassment against some members of its staff, Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) on irregularities at SriLankan Airlines, SriLankan Catering and Mihin Lanka was told yesterday.

Marlon Perera, Director of Sales and Development of Phoenix Duty Free Services, concessionaire for inflight duty free services for both SriLankan and Mihin Lanka, said yesterday that there had been around 15 cases of sexual allegations against SriLankan staff in Delhi Courts.

“The Regional Manager of SriLankan in Delhi had been accused of sexually harassing an Indian staff member of SriLankan. She filed a case against him and lodged a complaint with the airline. Although the HR Department promised to investigate, nothing was done. Now the victim has lost her job and the man concerned was stationed in Seychelles.”

According to Perera a pilot attached to the airline had been accused of sexual harassment on a number of occasions. Despite continuous complaints to the company, the HR Department had not taken action.

Lankanewspapers

Recent Posts

LNP – Deputy Minister reveals procedure for importing vehicles

Deputy Minister of Economic Development Prof. Anil Jayantha Fernando clarified the procedure for importing vehicles…

15 hours ago

LNP – Arjuna Mahendran noticed to appear in court over bond scam

The Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court today issued a notice directing former Central Bank Governor Arjuna…

15 hours ago

LNP – Presence of Harini, Vijitha, Tilvin at ABBA Tribute Show clarified

Responding to social media reports criticizing the presence of top NPP members at the ABBA…

22 hours ago

LNP – China reiterates support to Sri Lanka

The Vice Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee (IDCPC), Sun Haiyan…

22 hours ago

LNP – Very heavy rainfall of over 200 mm expected – Met Dept.

The Meteorology Department says the Depression over Southwest Bay of Bengal was located to southeast…

22 hours ago

LNP – A/L candidates affected by bad weather allowed to sit for exams at nearest centres

Candidates facing difficulties are encouraged to contact the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) via the hotline…

22 hours ago