Overview
- China Labor Watch alleges violations during the March–September iPhone 17 ramp, including intimidation, unsafe chemical exposure, discriminatory hiring, wage withholding, and coerced student night shifts.
- The watchdog says temporary dispatch hires exceeded 50% of staff at a site employing roughly 150,000–200,000 workers, far above China’s ~10% legal cap.
- Most workers reportedly logged 60–75 hours per week, exceeding Chinese law and Apple’s 60‑hour weekly limit.
- Apple says its teams are on site and have begun an investigation, noting 1,514 supplier audits in 2024 and more than 74,000 employee interviews.
- Foxconn rejects discrimination allegations and points to recent third‑party audits, as the report surfaces during Apple’s push to expand iPhone production in India.