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August 06, 2013 CNET Community | |
Is Apple Taking Too Big of a Bite With Employee Bag Checks? Dear CNET members,
This past summer I've read many comments calling attention to how often CNET writes about Apple. Apple is a clear leader in the tech industry and persistently dominates headlines. CNET reports the latest tech news, and Apple rises to the top of that list. Lately, however, that Apple logo is becoming a little less lustrous, and I'll tell you why.
Dara Kerr's "Apple slapped with lawsuit over mandatory employee bag checks" reports that two Apple employees filed a legal complaint saying they had to wait for 30 minutes each day to have their bags checked after they were off the clock. These procedures, they said, involved two bag checks, the first when employees leave for lunch breaks and the second when they leave for the day.
When I worked in retail in high school, a store manager would have to check bags as people were finishing their shifts because they had evidence that employees were stealing. But checking bags as people leave for their lunch breaks makes food seem less appetizing. I personally believe that if a people hire me, they should be able to trust me. But nowadays, that's asking for a lot. If these bag checks were described in my signed contract, I would oblige, assuming I really wanted that job. But if a 30-minute bag check is a part of my job responsibilities, then it should also be accounted for in my salary.
That's just my opinion. Now I want yours. I would love for you to read Dara's news article and tell me what you think. What solution could make this bag check more efficient? If they decide to make the bag checks standard procedure, how will this affect Apple's brand presence? If you have time, scroll through the comments and see what people think is going to happen with Apple and this lawsuit. After that, chime in! Thanks for reading my bite on Apple. | | | |
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