Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:43am on 04 Jul 2024,Thursday India
Labour officials in India have launched an investigation into Foxconn's hiring practices after reports emerged that the company was rejecting married women from iPhone assembly jobs. A team of officials visited the Foxconn factory near Chennai on July 1, questioning executives and reviewing company policies. The inquiry comes after Reuters exposed the discriminatory hiring practices. Officials are seeking documents and evidence of compliance with labour laws, including maternity and retirement benefits. Foxconn claims it is not discriminating, but the investigation is ongoing. The findings could have significant implications for the company and its partner, Apple.
