TCS layoffs: Unions call it illegal, demand proper compensation
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) just announced it's letting go of 12,000 employees—mostly those in mid and senior roles—which is about 2% of its staff.
IT employee unions aren't happy, calling the move "illegal" and demanding TCS take it back or at least offer proper compensation like notice pay and extended insurance.
'If you're being forced to resign, contact labor authorities'
TCS says everyone impacted will get notice pay, severance, insurance, and help finding new jobs.
The company's CEO claims the layoffs are due to skill mismatches—not AI replacing jobs—but unions argue that with TCS doing well financially, this feels more about profits than people.
FITE is also urging employees not to resign under pressure: "If you're being forced to resign, document everything and contact labor authorities."