The agency believes Apple’s workplace rules violate US labor laws
January 31 (Reuters) – Apple Inc (AAPL.O) USAof labour agency found, continues to have workplace policies that unlawfully discourage employees from discussing working conditions.
An agency official said in an email reviewed by Reuters on Monday that National Labor Relations Council, targeting policies and Apple one that claims its superiors made comments that prevented workers from organizing unless the company found a solution first complaint will give
The official sent this email in 2021 to the former who filed complaints against the company Apple sent to senior engineering manager Ashley Gjovik.
The NLRB investigates allegations made by employees and unions and decides whether to file formal complaints against companies. Agency workplace policy cancellation can try to do and from employers law may require employees to be notified of violations.
Apple did not respond to a request for comment. The company said that it takes the employees’ complaints seriously and investigates them thoroughly.
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An NLRB spokesman did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Gjovik said in an email Tuesday that he hopes the development will prompt more Apple employees to speak out about working conditions and organize.
In his complaint, Gjovik alleged that Apple’s various rules, including those related to privacy and surveillance policies, did not allow employees to interact with each other and with the media. labour discourages discussing issues such as rights and gender discrimination.
Gjovik also referenced a 2021 email from Apple CEO Tim Cook, who tried to stop employees from speaking to the press, saying “people who leak classified information don’t belong here.”
Many technology companies have strict privacy policies designed to protect their trade secrets.
USA labor law prohibits policies that may prevent workers from exercising their right to organize to improve working conditions.
Apple faces several pending NLRB complaints, including one alleging the tech giant illegally required workers to attend anti-union meetings at an Atlanta retailer. “Apple” denied the mistake.
Reporting by Daniel Wiessner in Albany, New York; Edited by Alexia Garamfalvi and Bernadette Baum
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2023-01-31 21:04:42
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