Foxconn, the Apple iPhone manufacturer, has refuted allegations of discrimination against married women at its India plant. The company clarified that 25% of its recent hires are married women and its metal-free policy is based on safety concerns and applies to all employees regardless of gender or religion.
The Indian government is investigating Foxconn, an Apple supplier, for allegedly discriminating against married women in hiring practices at its iPhone assembly facility in Chennai. The Ministry of Labour has demanded a report from the Tamil Nadu government after media reports surfaced about married women being excluded from employment. While Foxconn denies the allegations and claims to have hired married women in recent recruitment drives, multiple employees and former executives corroborate the claims of systematic exclusion based on marital status. The investigation highlights concerns about discriminatory hiring practices and the need for equal opportunities in the workplace.
Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn has reported a significant 72% increase in its net profit during the first three months of 2024, driven by growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The positive financial outlook suggests a promising future for the company as it transitions towards becoming a comprehensive AI solutions provider.
