The director of social real estate at Toit et Moi in Mons has been fired for serious misconduct. This organization is responsible for managing over 5,000 social housing units in Mons and Borinage. Pierre Claerbout is accused of harassment, including sending inappropriate sexual messages and making inappropriate gestures. Disciplinary proceedings were underway and, on Friday morning, the housing company’s board of directors held a hearing with Claerbout and his lawyer. The council members voted via secret ballot, with the majority voting in favor of Claerbout’s dismissal. According to reports, Claerbout’s lawyer intends to challenge the decision before the labor court.
In Mons, the director of social real estate at Toit et Moi has just been dismissed for serious misconduct. This real estate manages more than 5,000 social housing units in Mons and in the Borinage.
Pierre Claerbout is accused of acts of harassment. It is a question in particular of SMS in the middle of the night and of a sexual nature as well as inappropriate gestures. Disciplinary proceedings were underway. This Friday morning, the director, accompanied by his lawyer, was heard by the board of directors of the housing company, which had already met urgently two weeks ago. Council members voted by secret ballot. The majority of votes were in favor of the dismissal of Pierre Claerbout.
According to our colleagues from the last hourPierre Claerbout’s lawyer says he is shocked by his client’s dismissal and intends to challenge the decision before the labor court.
The dismissal of Pierre Claerbout from Toit et Moi has caused a stir in the world of social real estate, and rightly so. Harassment in any workplace is unacceptable, and it is heartening to see that the board of directors acted appropriately by voting for his dismissal. We hope that this serves as a reminder that such behavior will not be tolerated, and that everyone has the right to work in a safe and respectful environment. We will continue to follow this story and update our readers on any new developments.
