BHP Group Limited, the prominent mining company recognized by its stock symbols (BHP.AX, BLT.L, BBL, BHP), has acknowledged facing a lawsuit concerning allegations of sexual harassment and sex discrimination in Australia’s Federal Court. The case remains in its early stages, and the amount of compensation being sought has not yet been disclosed, according to the company.
Both BHP and another major mining corporation, Rio Tinto, have become embroiled in legal actions related to claims of pervasive and systemic sexual harassment and gender discrimination at their respective work sites over several years.
In a formal statement, BHP disclosed that it has been served with a representative class action in the Federal Court of Australia, stemming from these allegations.
The lawsuit represents all women who were employed at BHP's Australian locations at any point between November 12, 2003, and March 11, 2024, and who experienced the alleged misconduct.
BHP has emphasized that ensuring the safety and wellbeing of its employees is its utmost priority, firmly stating that it does not tolerate any form of harassment.
Similarly, Rio Tinto has acknowledged awareness of the allegations and reiterated its zero-tolerance stance regarding sexual harassment.
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Both BHP and another major mining corporation, Rio Tinto, have become embroiled in legal actions related to claims of pervasive and systemic sexual harassment and gender discrimination at their respective work sites over several years.
In a formal statement, BHP disclosed that it has been served with a representative class action in the Federal Court of Australia, stemming from these allegations.
The lawsuit represents all women who were employed at BHP's Australian locations at any point between November 12, 2003, and March 11, 2024, and who experienced the alleged misconduct.
BHP has emphasized that ensuring the safety and wellbeing of its employees is its utmost priority, firmly stating that it does not tolerate any form of harassment.
Similarly, Rio Tinto has acknowledged awareness of the allegations and reiterated its zero-tolerance stance regarding sexual harassment.
The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com