Apple faces accusations in a new lawsuit of illegally monitoring workers’ devices and iCloud accounts while preventing discussions about pay and working conditions.

A lawsuit filed by Amar Bhakta claims Apple forces employees to install software on personal devices, allowing access to personal data like emails, photos, and health information.

The lawsuit also alleges Apple imposes confidentiality policies that prevent employees from discussing working conditions or whistleblowing, including on social media or podcasts.

Bhakta, an Apple employee since 2020, says he was prohibited from discussing his work and ordered to remove details about his conditions from LinkedIn.

The lawsuit argues that Apple’s policies unlawfully restrict freedom of speech, whistleblowing, and movement in the job market.

Apple denies the allegations, stating the claims lack merit and that workers are trained annually on their rights.

Apple says its focus is on creating the best products and protecting the inventions made by its teams.

Bhakta’s lawyers also represent two women who sued Apple in June for underpaying female workers in engineering, marketing, and AppleCare. Apple claims it is committed to pay equity.

Apple faces at least three complaints from a U.S. labour board accusing it of stopping employees from discussing issues like sex bias and pay discrimination, including social media and Slack restrictions. Apple denies wrongdoing.

The new lawsuit was filed under a California law allowing workers to sue employers on behalf of the state and keep 35% of any penalties.

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