NITES wrote to the Maharashtra Chief Minister seeking urgent intervention after TCS allegedly bypassed due process under Indian labour laws. (Photo source: TCS) Show Quick Read Summary is AI Generated. Newsroom Reviewed
The Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) has accused Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) of forcing over 2,500 employees to resign, calling the move unethical and illegal. Harpreet Singh Saluja, President of NITES argued that the company’s actions amount not to a layoff but to retrenchment, as defined by the Industrial Disputes Act.
“Layoff is a temporary measure,” he explained. “When employees are permanently removed, it becomes retrenchment, and this requires government approval along with a detailed justification. Has the company sought such permiss