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kuai technology news on october 2, according to media reports,the u.s. national labor relations board (nlrb) recently filed charges against apple, accusing apple of engaging in anti-union behavior by depriving employees of their right to discuss wages and forcing them to sign illegal confidentiality agreements, non-compete agreements and non-disclosure agreements.

the nlrb complaint alleges that apple violated federal labor laws through these agreements by limiting employees' rights to organize and advocate for improved working conditions.

the charges stem from complaints by former apple employees cher scarlett and ashley gjøvik, with scarlett claiming apple prohibited employees from discussing salary.

gjøvik accused apple ceo tim cook of intending to punish leakers and prevent employees from communicating with the media.

apple responded to the allegations, saying it always respects employees' rights to discuss wages, hours and working conditions. apple also emphasized that it strongly disagrees with the nlrb's claims and will share the facts at the hearing.

the nlrb complaint is the latest development in a long-running dispute between apple and its employees, which will see an administrative judge hear the case in january if apple fails to resolve it.

apple has previously come under scrutiny from the nlrb over similar allegations, and although apple agreed to review its labor practices last year, the nlrb quickly determined that apple violated workers' rights.