Apple has said it had an active oversight effort to avoid legal risks and that the proposal inappropriately restricted management.
CEO Tim Cook said at Tuesday's meeting that Apple's "strength has always come from hiring the very best people and then providing a culture of collaboration, one where people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives come together to innovate."
But he also said, "As the legal landscape around these issues evolves, we may need to make some changes to comply, but our North Star of dignity and respect for everyone and our work to that end will never waver."