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An independent investigation has discounted almost all allegations that human rights have been abused at Apple's iPod factory in Longhua, China.
Verite, a non-profit social auditing and research organization that investigates workplace standards, was called in by Apple when a British newspaper questioned working and living conditions and said employees were forced to work overtime.
The Verite report found the employees were generally happy with the food and the on-campus dormitories, though the off-campus accommodation in converted factories with triple-bunk beds allowed for little privacy and failed to meet Apple's code of conduct standards. Workers also denied they were forced to do overtime.
Foxconn, the Taiwanese company that owns the facility, called the allegations a 'vicious attack' on Apple.
Verite, a non-profit social auditing and research organization that investigates workplace standards, was called in by Apple when a British newspaper questioned working and living conditions and said employees were forced to work overtime.
The Verite report found the employees were generally happy with the food and the on-campus dormitories, though the off-campus accommodation in converted factories with triple-bunk beds allowed for little privacy and failed to meet Apple's code of conduct standards. Workers also denied they were forced to do overtime.
Foxconn, the Taiwanese company that owns the facility, called the allegations a 'vicious attack' on Apple.
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