The logo of Wistron, a Taiwanese-run iPhone factory, is seen at Narsapura, about 60 km from ... [+] Bangalore. The Apple contractor’s human resources department reportedly had poor knowledge of labor regulations in India and it lacked adequate personnel to manage the factory’s 10,500 workers. The report suggests Wistron should have been more “proactive” in establishing proper labor practices as mandated by the law. The iPhone maker has previously faced scrutiny about harsh labor practices in its supply chain. Some commentators in India reacted to the news of the $7.7 million damages by condemning the protesting workers.

Source: Forbes December 18, 2020 16:52 UTC