I could agree to this argument if they broke their employment contract's clause about notice period, but there is no evidence from TFA that that is the case (and I'd assume Apple would use whatever legal means they have to enforce a contract in such a case).

>You're denying fundamental human demands for fairness and equity. Of course it's poaching

I disagree. Apple could fire these people at will. Fairness is that they can quit and move to a better offer by a competitor at will.