TCS layoffs spark debate on long-serving staff and govt taxation
A new allegation has emerged regarding TCS ongoing layoffs, involving a senior IT professional who was reportedly asked to resign while on approved medical leave.
The employee, who has 29 years of industry experience, including 14 years at TCS, was scheduled to undergo surgery the following week.
According to the complaint shared on social media, the employee was given only two options by the HR team: accept 10 months of compensation or face termination.
This has raised questions as TCS has publicly stated that employees with over 10 years of service are eligible for two years of compensation. In this case, the payout reportedly offered was significantly lower.
Colleagues noted that the employee was working on an active project and was trained on the latest technologies, making the sudden pressure to resign difficult to understand.
The incident has raised fresh concerns about the potential number of similar cases that may have occurred across the company. Employee groups have asked:
- How many employees were pressured to resign?
- How many received the compensation TCS has stated publicly?
- How many affected employees were on medical leave or facing health issues?
Employee representatives are calling for the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to review the alleged pattern of forced resignations and ensure that all cases are examined thoroughly.
TCS has not yet commented on this latest allegation.
X Users’ Comments
Several X users raised the concern about the lack of job security in India, noting that employees asked to leave must manage EMIs, family responsibilities, and high living costs without government support.
Many expressed that India’s tax burden on salaried IT workers is high, yet there are no social safety nets or unemployment benefits.
Some comments pointed out the rapid skill obsolescence in the IT sector, arguing that as technology changes quickly, layoffs become common.
They urged the government to reduce taxes on IT professionals and offer tax benefits on severance or previous salary if the employee cannot find a new job during the financial year.
There were also critical views defending the employer’s right to restructure and cut costs, asking why employees expect protection when they don’t share company losses.
Some comments questioned why the government, despite collecting high taxes, provides no alternative support to affected employees. Others criticised the erosion of corporate values once associated with companies like TCS.
Overall, the conversation reflects anger, helplessness, and a call for stronger labour laws, transparency in HR practices, and better government safeguards for India’s large IT workforce.
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