Mining giant hit with sexual harassment class action
The Canberra Times
Fortescue Mining faces a class-action lawsuit alleging widespread sexual harassment and retaliation at its remote sites.Summary
Several women have alleged sexual harassment, violence and retaliation at Fortescue's remote worksites, describing incidents such as being pulled into a dark alley for a forced kiss, finding a stranger in their room, and being told to resign after pregnancy or to "get over it" after a stillbirth. The class action, filed in Federal Court, claims a culture of silencing and punishing victims, echoing similar suits against BHP and Rio Tinto. Fortescue says it is committed to a safe workplace and will not comment until proceedings begin, while lawyers warn women fear blacklisting if they speak out.
(Source：The Canberra Times)