Infosys has reportedly started laying off approximately 700 campus recruits who joined the company in October 2024, according to the Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES), an organization focused on the welfare of IT and ITES professionals. Harpreet Singh Saluja, the president of NITES, described the move as “shocking and unethical,” claiming that the company is forcefully terminating these employees who were onboarded only a few months ago. Infosys, however, has stated that the number is closer to 350. The layoffs reportedly occurred after the employees failed to clear internal assessments multiple times.
Claims and Counterclaims on Assessment Criteria
The Economic Times reports that around 400 employees were summoned in batches and given ultimatum letters after failing to meet the minimum requirements in three attempts during a qualifying test. Affected employees argue that the assessment criteria and syllabus were altered mid-process.
In response, Infosys defended its actions, explaining that all freshers are given three attempts to pass the assessment. If they fail, they cannot continue with the company, as stated in their contracts. The company added that this policy has been in place for over 20 years.
The majority of the affected employees are from the 2022 engineering batch, who had undergone training at Infosys’ Mysuru campus. These recruits had waited two years before joining in October 2023, with initial offer letters promising an annual salary of Rs 3.2–3.7 lakh for system engineer positions.
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NITES has also alleged that Infosys used intimidation tactics during the termination process. Harpreet Singh Saluja, president of NITES, claimed that the company deployed bouncers and security personnel to intimidate employees, restricting them from carrying mobile phones to prevent documentation of the incident or seeking help.
The organization is now calling for government intervention, arguing that these actions violate the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, and demanding immediate measures to protect the rights of IT workers.
source:TOI
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