Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act, 2026
Government bill, sponsored by the Portfolio of Legal Affairs (PLA)
What this law does
This bill creates new legal protections against sexual harassment in the Cayman Islands by defining prohibited conduct, requiring employers to have anti-harassment policies, and establishing a Tribunal to hear and resolve complaints. The law covers harassment in workplaces, institutions, housing, professional services, and public settings, with penalties for violations including fines and potential imprisonment.
- Establishes a 7-member Anti-Sexual Harassment Tribunal to hear complaints, with power to order compensation up to CI$20,000, require corrective actions, and award legal costs
- Requires all employers and organizations to adopt written anti-harassment policies and take reasonable steps to prevent harassment by employees and agents
- Expands protections beyond employment to include landlords, service providers, professional bodies, institutions (prisons, nursing homes, hospitals), and property transactions
- Creates 18-month deadline to file complaints after alleged harassment occurs (extendable in some cases) and prohibits retaliation against complainants
Who it affects: Employers of all sizes, Employees (full-time, part-time, casual, domestic workers, interns), Landlords and tenants, Service providers and businesses serving the public, Institutions (prisons, nursing homes, hospitals, schools), Professional licensing bodies and organizations, All residents who may experience or witness harassment
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Official documents
Debated in Parliament
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