appleinsider reports on interview representative of hong kong-based nonprofit students & scholars against corporate misbehavior (sacom) claiming foxconn used advance knowledge of recent audits fair labor association hide underage workers auditors. specifically, report addresses issue of 16- , 17-year olds, permitted work under apple's supplier code of conduct if allowed under local laws, special restrictions on types , duration of work.other workers reported agency foxconn had relaxed policies such adding additional break periods ahead of audits.
fair labor association president auret van heerden noted nightline's bill weir in segment aired yesterday group expects receive "a show" when arrives audits, interview techniques , other strategies dig beneath surface find more accurate representations of working conditions.
chan's organization focuses on issues of student labor, alleging local chinese governments have in cases forced school sent students foxconn internships when work outside of field of study.
apple's high-profile presence , foxconn's role largest manufacturing partner have cast 2 firms spotlight on issue of worker rights , factory conditions. issues of course not unique 2 companies, although apple's public statements , attempts transparency have contributed focused attention.
article link: foxconn accused of hiding underage workers during audits
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