A class action has been launched against BHP, Australia's largest mining company, following a Federal Court ruling that its subsidiary, Operations Services (OS), breached the Fair Work Act by requiring 85 employees to work on Christmas Day 2019 at the Daunia mine. The lawsuit, funded by the Mining and Energy Union (MEU), alleges that BHP inappropriately mandated employees to work on public holidays, impacting approximately 7,000 workers across multiple states. BHP has appealed the decision, stating that no findings have been made and the matter is ongoing. The case highlights concerns over lack of consultation and the emotional toll on workers, including missed family time and financial burdens.