BHP, Rio Tinto face sexual harassment class actions in Australia

11/12/2024 15:07

Global mining giants BHP Group and Rio Tinto are facing class actions alleging widespread and systemic sexual harassment at Australian mine sites, law firm JGA Saddler said on Wednesday.



JGA Saddler said women who spoke out about the harassment were allegedly discriminated against by the miners and that it expects "thousands of female workers" at the two companies to join the class actions.



BHP issued a statement on Wednesday saying it apologised to anyone who has ever experienced any form of harassment at BHP.



BHP said, "Sexual harassment has no place in our workplaces or indeed anywhere. We are committed to providing a safe and respectful workplace for everyone."



A Rio Tinto spokesman said the miner was aware that a claim had been filed in the Federal Court on Wednesday.