BHP subsidiary faces class action over forced public-holiday shifts
A class action has been filed against a BHP subsidiary alleging it compelled workers to work on public holidays, following a court finding that a Christmas Day roster breached the Fair Work Act.
Employees claim the mining arm of BHP required them to work on designated public holidays, prompting a class-action lawsuit. The claim builds on a Federal Court ruling that 85 staff forced to work on Christmas Day 2019 violated the Fair Work Act. BHP has appealed that decision, with a hearing set for November 9. The case highlights ongoing disputes over holiday work requirements in the mining sector.
Why it matters
The case could reshape how Australian employers schedule work on public holidays and affect workers' rights.
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