Tech giant's concealment clauses came under scrutiny from shareholders
Apple is giving workers the freedom to speak up about their concerns in the workplace.
The Cupertino, CA-based technology juggernaut detailed its practices in a recent report, promising not to enforce restrictions against workers who speak up. Half (50.4%) of the company's investors approved a shareholder proposal for such a report in March.
“At Apple, our commitment to a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment is backed by a comprehensive policy that forbids harassment and discrimination,” according to the company. “We believe open and honest communication among team members, managers, and leaders helps create a collaborative culture where everyone can contribute, grow, and succeed.”
This comes after shareholders demanded a report on the iPhone manufacturer's use of concealment clauses with employees, according to a report from MarketWatch.
Employment discrimination can come in different forms, targeting various aspects of a colleague, and HRD previously details them in an article.
“Our policies are clear that employees have the right to speak freely about their workplace conditions, including harassment and discrimination, and we offer a range of resources for employees to address questions and report concerns,” said Apple. “Our policies extend protections beyond minimum legal requirements, and we continuously review them.”
Apple also noted that workers who have experienced harassment and...
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