Foxconn agrees to compensation for iPhone Worker Suicide

Foxconn, the Taiwanese manufacturer for the iPhone, has agreed to pay out compensation to the family of an iPhone worker who commited suicide after being interrogated over a missing iPhone prototype.

According to BusinessWeek, Sun Danyong commited suicide last week after he was presumed the ‘main suspect’ over a missing iPhone prototype. He had previously complained about alleged abuse at the hands of Foxconn’s security division, which could appear to be true following the suspension of one security employee.

While an investigation is underway into how this happened, Foxconn has agreed to pay Sun Danyong’s parents an initial figure of 360,000 yuan ($52,600) plus another 30,000 yuan per year as long as they live.

Apple also issued a statement on the news saying: “We are saddened by the tragic loss of this young employee, and we are awaiting results of the investigations into his death, we require that our suppliers treat all workers with dignity and respect.”

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