Apple has been on trial for some time, with the US Department of Justice alleging discrimination in some parts of the hiring process. The company, which wanted to end this case, agreed to pay up to 25 million dollars to those it wronged in job applications.
Apple broke US laws when applying for jobs
The tech giant violated discrimination laws in the hiring process for certain positions through a visa program, according to an announcement by the Department of Justice. Apple, not wanting this issue to escalate further, announced that a compromise was reached.
USA, PERM With its program known as , it allows companies to hire foreign employees on a permanent basis. However, the Department of Justice found that Apple did not properly advertise job openings when hiring through PERM.
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According to the Ministry, these practices caused applicants whose work permits did not expire to be unable to apply for PERM positions. As part of the agreement 18.25 million dollars to aggrieved employees Payment will be made up to. Apple will also pay a penalty of $6.75 million to the Ministry.
Apple, on the other hand, denies any intentional wrongdoing but says it is taking corrective measures. The company also guaranteed that it will publish PERM announcements and accept all applications digitally.
The case also forms part of the Justice Department’s increasing scrutiny of the hiring process of big tech companies under discrimination laws.
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