iPhone Supplier Foxconn Does Not Hire Married Women !!
iPhone Supplier Foxconn Does Not Hire Married Women: Report
A former HR executive at Foxconn was quoted as saying by Reuters that they avoided hiring married women due to "cultural issues" and the "many issues" that arise post-marriageA former HR executive at Foxconn was quoted as saying by Reuters that they avoided hiring married women due to "cultural issues" and the "many issues" that arise post-marriage. He further cited having children, among other concerns, as a reasons for not employing married women, describing it as a "risk factor." Some employees also pointed to the traditional jewelry worn by married Hindu women, suggesting it might interfere with production and thus contribute to their ineligibility for these jobs.
On Wednesday, the central government requested a "detailed report" from the tamil Nadu government following the story that exposed apple supplier Foxconn's practice of rejecting married women for iphone assembly jobs in the country. The Ministry of Labour and Employment, in a statement calling for the investigation, referenced the Equal Remuneration Act of 1976, which mandates that no discrimination should occur in the recruitment of male and female workers.
Apple was quoted as saying that 'when concerns about hiring practices emerged in 2022, it took immediate action and collaborated with its supplier to conduct monthly audits, ensuring that its high standards are maintained'.