Apple is facing a lawsuit from two female employees who claim gender pay disparities within the company. The lawsuit aims to represent over 12,000 current and former female employees in various divisions. Central to the legal action are Apple’s hiring practices and performance evaluations, which allegedly contribute to the wage gap.
Since California’s ban on inquiring about prior pay, Apple has been asking candidates about their salary expectations, leading to lower starting salaries for women. The lawsuit also alleges bias in Apple’s performance evaluation system, impacting promotions and bonuses for female employees.
Apple has stated its commitment to inclusion and pay equity, emphasizing its efforts to maintain gender pay equity since 2017. The plaintiffs, Justina Jong and Amina Salgado, have experienced firsthand the wage disparities and challenges within the company.
The lawsuit seeks compensation for lost wages and calls for a fairer work environment at Apple. This legal action is not unique to Apple, as other tech giants like Google and Oracle have faced similar gender discrimination lawsuits in the past.