Apple was accused by the US National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) of forcing its employees to sign illegal confidentiality agreements, non-compete agreements and non-disclosure agreements. According to these accusations, Apple violates the rights of its employees to organize and improve their working conditions. Here are the details of the case…
Apple accused of forcing employees to sign illegal contracts
The NLRB alleges that through these agreements, Apple restricted employees’ rights and pressured them not to exercise their rights under federal labor laws. Apple opposed these accusations and said: “We strongly oppose these allegations and will continue to share the facts at the hearing.” He made a statement.
In fact, the complaint is based on accusations made by former Apple engineer Ashley Gjovik in 2021. Gjovik claimed that Apple’s privacy and social media policies prevented employees from discussing issues such as pay equity and gender discrimination.
Gjovik also stated that Apple unlawfully retaliated against him after he complained about these issues to the National Labor Relations Board, so he filed a federal lawsuit in California in May.
This case is expected to go to court in January 2025, and it is eagerly awaited how Apple will defend itself. What do you think about this? You can write your opinions in the comments section below.