The Ministry of Labour and Employment has taken note of media reports that married women are not being allowed to work at Foxconn India’s Apple iPhone plant
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has taken note of various media reports that married women are not being allowed to work at Foxconn India’s Apple iPhone factory. The ministry has sought a detailed report from the labour department of the Tamil Nadu government in view of the report.
Section 5 of the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976, clearly states that there shall be no discrimination while employing male and female labourers.
Section 5 of the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976, clearly states that there shall be no discrimination while employing male and female labourers. Since the state government is the appropriate authority for the implementation and administration of the provisions of the Act, a report has been sought from the state government. The regional chief labour commissioner’s office has also been directed to submit the actual report to the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India . read more
