Calif. Supreme Court Rules Apple Must Pay Employees For Exit Searches

The California Supreme Court ruled that Apple's mandatory exit searches of employees' personal belongings count as work hours, requiring compensation. Employees often wait up to 45 minutes for these checks. Apple argued that personal items could be left at home, but the court found this ironic, citing Tim Cook's statement on the iPhone's indispensability. The ruling is retroactive, allowing employees to claim backpay from 2009. Apple can modify its policy to reduce delays but must still compensate employees for the time spent in searches.

What did the court conclude about the mandatory exit searches of bags and personal devices?

How long did some employees wait for their belongings to be checked?

What argument did Apple make regarding personal items during exit searches?

What did the court say about Apple's ability to change its exit search policy?

What is the significance of the ruling being retroactive?