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Apple denies most claims in report alleging Chinese labor law violations

Apple Inc. denied most of the claims in a report alleging that the tech giant and its supplier Foxconn violated labor laws in China, according to CNBC.

Nonprofit watchdog organization China Labor Watch reported that about 50% of the workforce at the world's biggest iPhone factory managed by Foxconn in Zhengzhou, China, were "dispatch workers" or temporary employees as of August. Chinese labor law requires that temporary hires should not be more than 10% of the total workforce.

The report also said workers at the factory earn a base wage of 2,100 yuan, which is "insufficient to sustain the livelihood" for a family living in Zhengzhou.

Apple said the percentage of temporary workers at the factory exceeded its standards, adding that it is working with Foxconn to resolve the matter.

"We believe everyone in our supply chain should be treated with dignity and respect. When we find issues, we work with our suppliers to take immediate corrective action," Apple said, according to CNBC.

In 2012, Foxconn decided to change its work conditions following an audit by the Fair Labor Association that found at least 50 breaches of Chinese regulations at its factories. These include 60-hour workweeks, extended overtime hours and other health and safety violations.

Foxconn is formally known as Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd.

As of Sept. 6, US$1 was equivalent to 7.12 Chinese yuan.