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Reuters
Reuters
Apple faces a lawsuit in California alleging illegal surveillance of employees' personal devices and iCloud accounts, alongside restricting discussions on pay and working conditions.
Filed by digital advertising employee Amar Bhakta, the suit claims Apple mandates software installation on employees' personal devices used for work, enabling access to emails, photos, health, and "smart home" data. Simultaneously, Apple is accused of enforcing confidentiality policies that suppress legally protected whistleblowing and limit discussions on workplace conditions.
Bhakta, employed since 2020, alleges he was prohibited from discussing his role on podcasts and was directed to remove details about his working conditions from LinkedIn. The lawsuit argues Apple’s practices stifle employee rights, including whistleblowing and freedom of speech.
Apple, dismissing the claims as meritless, stated its employees are regularly trained on their rights to discuss workplace conditions. The company emphasised its focus on creating innovative products while safeguarding intellectual property.
Bhakta’s legal team also represents claimants in a separate suit alleging systemic underpayment of female employees. Additionally, Apple faces labour board complaints over alleged restrictions on discussing workplace issues via social media and internal platforms. Apple denies any wrongdoing.
The lawsuit invokes a California law permitting employees to sue on behalf of the state, with 35% of penalties awarded to the claimants.
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