Fortescue suspends executive over sexual harassment allegations
The suspension comes a week after the company said the executive would continue to work as the investigation developed.
Fortescue, a major Australian mining company, has suspended an unnamed executive following allegations of sexual assault. The Australian Financial Review reported that the allegations have sparked renewed attention on the company's workplace culture, contributing to an ongoing class action lawsuit which claims Fortescue failed to protect female workers from sexual harassment and discrimination.
Law firm MinterEllison is conducting an independent investigation into the matter, and no timeline has been provided for the investigation report. The company stated "sexual harassment, unlawful discrimination and any behavior that makes people feel unsafe have no place at Fortescue." This comes after Fortescue avoided charges in a previous dispute with Western Australian authorities over the company's handling of sexual harassment cases, which was settled in late 2023 with a payment of A$1.4 million.
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