Two class-action lawsuits accuse BHP and Rio Tinto of systemic sexual harassment and retaliation. Dos demandas colectivas acusan a BHP y a Rio Tinto de acoso sexual sistémico y represalias.

Two class-action lawsuits have been filed against mining giants BHP and Rio Tinto in Australia, accusing them of fostering environments where female workers faced systemic sexual harassment and discrimination. Se han presentado dos demandas colectivas contra gigantes mineros BHP y Rio Tinto en Australia, acusándolos de fomentar entornos en los que las trabajadoras enfrentaban acoso sexual y discriminación sistémicos. The lawsuits claim the companies knowingly sent women to remote sites with high risks of harassment and retaliated against those who reported it. Las demandas reclaman que las empresas enviaron a mujeres a sabiendas a sitios remotos con alto riesgo de acoso y se tomaron represalias contra aquellos que lo denunciaron. Lawyers expect thousands of women who worked at the companies since 2003 to join the actions. Los abogados esperan que miles de mujeres que trabajan en las empresas desde 2003 se unan a las acciones. Both companies claim they are committed to safe and respectful workplaces. Ambas compañías afirman que están comprometidas con lugares de trabajo seguros y respetuosos.