iPhone manufacturer won’t hire married women in India, report claims

- Foxconn, a major producer of Apple devices, has been accused of not hiring married women at its main iPhone plant in India - Reasons given for the exclusion of married women include increased responsibilities, pregnancy, absenteeism, family responsibilities, and traditional jewelry worn by married Hindu women - Foxconn denies any discrimination and hires married women during labor shortages or periods of increased production - Apple and Foxconn have policies against discrimination based on marital status, but Indian law does not prohibit this practice - India has become a focal point for Apple's manufacturing, with plans to expand iPhone production in the country - Another Apple contractor, Wistron Corp, was accused of unfair labor practices in 2020 in India - The European Commission ruled that Apple's App Store policies violate the Digital Markets Act

🚨 Reddit sentiment: negative - The majority of comments focus on negative aspects of the hiring practices and work environment, reflecting poorly on the company and its stock. Summarized comments: - There's a belief that labor shortage isn't an issue in India - Concerns are raised about the company's moral stance towards workers given its history - This practice isn't unusual globally, but it is particularly pronounced in India - Unlike Western countries, India has practices like job bonds and asking for proof of previous pay checks - There are comments about the maternity leave policy in India creating financial burdens on companies - Misconceptions about child labor laws in India were clarified - Some view the hiring practice as a demographic issue for India - A comment sarcastically refers to viewing the news as a bullish indicator for $AAPL Stock tickers discussed: $AAPL