Archive · 16 Sep 2025
TCS Employee Alleges Unethical Layoffs and 'Fluidity List'
Some TCS employees say they are being unfairly fired or forced to quit.
They claim the company uses a 'fluidity list' to identify who will be let go.
Employees on this list are allegedly pressured to resign immediately without notice, resulting in immediate termination, and losing benefits.
TCS says layoffs are due to skill mismatches and changing business needs, and those affected will get help.
TCS announced layoffs and is also implementing new benching policies that may also lead to employees losing their jobs.
TCS employees allege unethical layoffs.
The company reportedly uses a 'fluidity list' to identify employees for termination.
Employees on the list are allegedly pressured to resign with no notice.
TCS plans to trim 2% of its global workforce (12,000 employees).
The company states layoffs are due to skill mismatches and evolving business needs.
- Who
- TCS employees
- What
- Alleged unethical layoffs and pressure to resign.
- When
- Recently, September 2025 (salary revisions)
- Where
- Chennai, India
- Why
- Skill mismatches, business needs (company's stated reason); 'Fluidity List' (employee's claim).
Employee Concerns
TCS Position
Termination Process
Employee Concerns
Employees allege pressure to resign without notice; claims of immediate termination.
TCS Position
Layoffs due to skill mismatches; severance pay offered to impacted employees.
Reason for Layoffs
Employee Concerns
Allegation of an 'unethical' process with a 'fluidity list'.
TCS Position
Focus on company's needs.
- Company
- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
- Allegation
- Unethical Layoffs
- Method
- 'Fluidity List' for Termination
- Layoff Reason (stated)
- Skill mismatches, business changes
- Layoff plans
- 2% of global workforce (12,000 employees)
- Severance (impacted employees)
- Severance pay offered
Sources
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