Tata Consultancy Services faces allegations of discrimination and outsourcing in the US

According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, experienced American professionals have alleged that TCS unlawfully terminated their employment and replaced them with lower-paid Indian immigrants on temporary work visas

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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), one of India’s largest tech firms, has been embroiled in controversy in the United States as American workers accuse the company of discriminatory practices based on race and age. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, experienced American professionals have alleged that TCS unlawfully terminated their employment and replaced them with lower-paid Indian immigrants on temporary work visas.

Since late December, at least 22 workers have lodged complaints with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) against TCS. The complainants, spanning various ethnicities and aged between 40 to 60 years, claim that they were abruptly dismissed from their positions, with their roles subsequently filled by individuals from India on H-1B visas. Some have further alleged that their responsibilities were shifted to younger, less-experienced Indian nationals also on H-1B visas.

It raises questions about the balance between global talent mobility and the protection of domestic labor markets in an increasingly interconnected world

Former employees revealed to The Wall Street Journal that despite years of dedicated service and commendable performance, they were unexpectedly removed from projects. Attempts to secure alternative assignments within the company were reportedly stymied by management.

In response to the allegations, a spokesperson for TCS refuted the claims, asserting the company’s commitment to equal opportunity employment in the US. However, the complainants pointed to statements made by TCS’s global human resources head, Milind Lakkad, in which he expressed intentions to increase opportunities for Indians in the US while reducing the number of American employees.

The EEOC, based in Washington, D.C., is tasked with enforcing federal laws against workplace discrimination and has received complaints from aggrieved TCS workers. The agency holds the authority to pursue federal charges in cases of discrimination.

The controversy surrounding TCS underscores broader concerns regarding the H-1B visa program, which allows companies to employ foreign skilled workers without demonstrating a lack of qualified American candidates. Critics argue that this system facilitates the displacement of native workers by foreign counterparts, often at lower wages.

As the dispute unfolds, it raises questions about the balance between global talent mobility and the protection of domestic labor markets in an increasingly interconnected world.

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