If you worked for Apple in the past, you are an “associate” no matter your actual, former job title. While this might be of little consequence to many who move on to new opportunities, for quite a few it has proven to be an incredibly frustrating, even career-stymying company tactic — also, potentially illegal.
As The Washington Post first reported yesterday, a new complaint filed with the Security and Exchange Commission alleges that Apple’s longstanding “Associate Retcon” policy prevented at least one employee from obtaining a new job, as it caused a delay in the hiring process due to perceived discrepancies in the applicant’s resumé.
