Apple is looking into claims of poor working conditions at a supplier in China that is said to be working on a new, cheaper iPhone.
China Labor Watch, a New York-based watchdog, accused the supplier of forcing employees to work excessive overtime in violation of Apple's 60-hour workweek limit.
The factory is owned by Jabil Circuit, an American electronics manufacturing company based in Florida. According to China Labor Watch, the plant is currently producing the rear plastic covers for a less expensive iPhone that Apple may launch as early as next week.
China Labor Watch said that workers at the plant would stand for more than 11 hours a day, and alleged that new employees were forced to sign contracts stating their overtime would be considered voluntary.
Jabil said in a statement that it was troubled by the new allegations. It has sent a team to the factory in Wuxi to investigate the claims, and pledged to take action to ensure its standards on working conditions are upheld. Full story...
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China Labor Watch, a New York-based watchdog, accused the supplier of forcing employees to work excessive overtime in violation of Apple's 60-hour workweek limit.
The factory is owned by Jabil Circuit, an American electronics manufacturing company based in Florida. According to China Labor Watch, the plant is currently producing the rear plastic covers for a less expensive iPhone that Apple may launch as early as next week.
China Labor Watch said that workers at the plant would stand for more than 11 hours a day, and alleged that new employees were forced to sign contracts stating their overtime would be considered voluntary.
Jabil said in a statement that it was troubled by the new allegations. It has sent a team to the factory in Wuxi to investigate the claims, and pledged to take action to ensure its standards on working conditions are upheld. Full story...
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