NHRC seeks reports from Centre, Tamil Nadu Govt over allegations of jobs bar on married women at Foxconn

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Union Labour Ministry and Tamil Nadu's Chief Secretary in response to media reports alleging that Foxconn India's iPhone assembly plant in Sriperumbudur discriminates against married women. The NHRC's press release states that these reports, if true, signify a serious violation of gender equality and employment rights. The NHRC emphasized that labor laws and international treaties mandate non-discrimination in employment. Allegations from former employees suggest Foxconn's hiring agencies were directed to exclude married women due to cultural reasons. Foxconn India has denied these allegations of discrimination.