In 2021 Stables was criticised for posting job advertisements for his Ruapehu-central north island radio station Ski FM that joked about sexual harassment in the workplace, including having 'sexual harassment Sundays.'
In 2021, Stables faced criticism for advertising job openings at his Ruapehu-central north island radio station Ski FM that made light of sexual harassment in the workplace, including suggesting a "sexual harassment Sunday."