Archive · 2 Aug 2025
TCS Skips Labour Meeting Amid Layoff, Onboarding Concerns
TCS, a big IT company, didn't show up at a meeting about laying off people and delaying hiring, even though the government asked them to.
The meeting was called because some workers complained about these delays and layoffs.
TCS said it was due to the global market.
The worker's group wants TCS to promise when they'll hire people and pay them for the delay.
They also want help for those affected.
The government is listening to both sides to find a solution.
TCS skipped a meeting with the Chief Labour Commissioner regarding layoffs and onboarding delays.
The meeting was called in response to complaints from NITES about delays in onboarding and layoffs.
TCS cited global market conditions as the reason for the delays and reaffirmed its commitment to offer letters.
NITES, representing impacted employees, demanded clear onboarding commitments and compensation.
The Chief Labour Commissioner acknowledged TCS's written response and NITES' request for further dialogue.
- Who
- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES), and the Chief Labour Commissioner.
- What
- TCS did not attend a meeting with the Chief Labour Commissioner regarding onboarding delays and layoffs.
- When
- The meeting was held on August 1.
- Where
- New Delhi, India.
- Why
- The meeting was called in response to complaints from NITES regarding onboarding delays and layoffs.
NITES (Employee Advocates)
TCS Management
Demands
NITES (Employee Advocates)
Demands clear, time-bound commitment to onboarding, compensation for delay, mental health and relocation support.
TCS Management
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- Company
- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
- Meeting Organizer
- Chief Labour Commissioner
- Employee Body
- Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES)
- Issues Discussed
- Onboarding delays and layoffs
- TCS Response
- Attributed delays to global market conditions
