Apple is facing a new lawsuit over employee monitoring and pay secrecy. Amar Bhakta, a digital advertising employee at Apple since 2020 filed the lawsuit in California.
Bhakta claims Apple forced workers to install software on personal devices used for work. This allegedly gave the company access to private data, including emails, photos, health records, and smart home details.
The lawsuit also accuses Apple of strict confidentiality policies. These rules allegedly block employees from discussing work conditions or engaging in whistleblowing.
Bhakta says he was banned from discussing his work on podcasts. He was also told to remove work-related details from his LinkedIn profile.
Apple denies the allegations. A spokesperson said the lawsuit lacks merit. They added that workers are trained annually on their rights to discuss work conditions. The company maintains its focus on innovation and protecting intellectual property.
Bhakta’s lawyers also represent two women suing Apple for alleged pay discrimination against female employees. Separately, Apple faces three complaints from a U.S. labour board, accusing the company of deterring workers from discussing issues like gender bias and pay disparity.
The latest lawsuit invokes a California law allowing workers to sue employers on behalf of the state, potentially sharing in penalties recovered. Apple continues to deny any wrongdoing.
