An independent investigation has found "significant issues" among working practices at Chinese plants making Apple iPhones and iPads.
The US Fair Labor Association (FLA) launched a probe into working conditions at Foxconn after stories emerged of long hours and poor safety.
The FLA says it has now secured agreements to reduce hours, protect pay, and improve staff representation.
The findings emerged as Apple CEO Tim Cook visited Foxconn facilities.
Mr Cook toured Zhengzhou Technology Park, where 120,000 employees work, on Wednesday.
A string of suicides at Foxconn last year put the spotlight on working conditions at its factories. Last month, the company announced it was to send independent inspectors from the FLA to audit the facilities.
The FLA said Foxconn had agreed to comply with the association's standards on working hours by July 2013, bringing them in line with a legal limit of 49 hours per week.
No comments:
Post a Comment