Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Employees Quitting Jobs Amid Uncertainty and Layoffs
Many people in India are quitting their jobs or getting laid off without much notice.
This is happening a lot in the IT and service sectors.
Employees feel they are not getting the respect or rewards they deserve, and the new labour laws do not provide enough protection for them.
The government has made some changes to labour laws, but many workers still do not have good unemployment benefits.
This makes it hard for people to find new jobs and support their families when they lose their jobs.
Some people think the government should do more to help workers who are laid off.
Employees in India, especially in the IT and service sectors, are quitting their jobs or facing layoffs without adequate notice.
The Indian job market is experiencing a lack of confidence and mutual respect between employers and employees.
The new labour codes in India aim to simplify compliance and consolidate laws but overlook the needs of the service sector.
Layoffs in the IT and e-commerce sectors are common and often leave employees with limited financial support.
India's unemployment protection is inadequate compared to developed nations, leaving many workers vulnerable.
- Who
- Employees in various sectors, particularly IT and service sectors in India
- What
- Employees are quitting their jobs and facing layoffs without adequate notice or support
- When
- Currently and in recent times, with increasing frequency
- Where
- Primarily in India, with a focus on the IT and service sectors
- Why
- Due to job insecurity, lack of respect and rewards, and inadequate labour protections
- Workforce Size
- Roughly 560 million
- Informal Employment
- More than 90%
- Unorganized Sector Employment
- Around 79%
- Services Sector Contribution to GVA
- More than 50%
- Services Sector Employment
- 30%
- Severance Package for Middle-Level Employees
- Three-month pay package
- Unemployment Insurance in India
- Grossly inadequate and suboptimal
