Foxconn India drops recruitment discrimination against married women

Apple iPhone supplier Foxconn has reportedly told its various recruitment partners to cease putting conditions about marital status and other issues in job ads for the company.One of several Foxconn manufacturing facilities in India — image credit: FoxconnFoxconn was first accused of discrimination in June 2024. The company's chair, Young Liu, then tried evading questions about the issue, but India's government demanded answers.Now according to Reuters, Foxconn has capitulated and has ordered its recruitment agencies to cease discrimination. Foxconn had previously admitted to discrimination around 2022, but denied it was still happening. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums