Pune: Labour Department Issues Notice To TCS For Delay In Onboarding Over 2000 Lateral Recruits
Sumit Singh
Pune, 25th October 2023: The Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) has stepped forward to address the concerns of over 2,000 lateral recruits facing adverse consequences due to the unexpected delay in their onboarding process by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).
In a formal grievance submitted to the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, NITES sheds light on the challenges faced by professionals who resigned from their previous positions in anticipation of joining TCS, only to find themselves in financial distress without a source of income.
These lateral recruits, with experience levels ranging from 1.8 to 15 years, have been left in limbo, unable to fulfill family responsibilities. NITES has implored the Ministry of Labour and Employment to intervene, urging TCS to take the following actions:
Full Salary Payments: Pay the affected employees their full salaries for the months during which the onboarding process has been delayed.
Employee Assistance Program: Provide the affected employees access to TCS’s employee assistance program for support during this challenging period.
Alternative Employment Opportunities: Collaborate with the affected employees to identify alternative employment opportunities within TCS.
In response to NITES’ plea, the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Maharashtra, has taken swift action by issuing a notice to Tata Consultancy Services. This marks a significant development in addressing the concerns of the affected IT professionals.
NITES, as a vocal advocate for the rights and welfare of IT professionals nationwide, continues to call upon all stakeholders, including TCS, to prioritize the well-being and security of these employees. These professionals constitute the backbone of India’s IT industry, and their welfare should be of paramount importance to all involved parties.
The coming days will likely see increased scrutiny and discussions to ensure a fair resolution that addresses the concerns of the affected lateral recruits and safeguards the integrity of the IT industry’s workforce.
