Apple puts Wistron on probation after payment delays to workers in Karnataka facility

BENGALURU: Tech giant, Apple said that it has put its key contract manufacturer, Wistron on probation, stopping further business with the iPhone supplier after a preliminary investigation found that there were payment delays to workers during October and November months and its supplier code violations.

Wistron admitted to lapses at its Narasapura iPhone factory in Bengaluru outskirts which resulted in reduced/delayed payments of salary for some of its workers at the facility. Wistron has also sacked its Vice President, India, Vincent Lee and said that disciplinary action will be taken against the erring officials.