Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:15pm on 25 Jun 2024,Tuesday Business
Foxconn, a key Apple supplier, faces criticism for reportedly excluding married women from job opportunities at its iPhone assembly plant in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu. A Reuters investigation revealed that Foxconn's hiring policies discriminated against married women due to perceived "post-marriage issues" such as family duties and higher absenteeism. This practice, contradicting both Apple and Foxconn's codes of conduct, has been justified by the company citing concerns over production interference by traditional jewelry worn by married Hindu women. Despite acknowledgments of past shortcomings, discriminatory practices reportedly continued in 2023 and 2024, prompting further scrutiny and calls for reform.
