Foxconn addressed allegations of discriminatory hiring practices by stating that it does not discriminate against married women and that 25% of its new hires are married women. The company clarified that its safety protocols require all workers to refrain from wearing any metal accessories, regardless of their gender, race, or religion.
This policy applies to all workers, regardless of marital status, and is a standard safety practice in the industry. Foxconn also stated that 70% of its workforce is women and 30% is men, with 20% of new female hires being married. The company emphasized that its hiring practices are similar to those in other factories in the industry, with one-third of its workforce being married women.
Foxconn dismissed media reports of discriminatory hiring practices as baseless and suggested that they may have come from individuals who failed to secure employment with the company.
