TCS Summoned by Labour Commissioner in Pune Over Layoffs

The Labour Commissioner Office in Pune has summoned Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) following multiple complaints filed by the Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES), an IT industry employees’ union.

The summons relates to allegations of illegal terminations, forced resignations, and non-payment of statutory dues. The hearing is scheduled for 18 November 2025.

These developments come in the backdrop of TCS’s earlier announcement in July that it would let go of nearly 2% of its global workforce—about 12,000 employees—over the year, citing macroeconomic uncertainties and disruptions caused by automation and AI-led transformation.

The union has argued that many of the terminations being reported do not align with statutory processes.

NITES Flags Surge in Complaints From TCS Employees

According to NITES, the number of grievances received from TCS employees has sharply increased over the past several months.

Employees from various locations have reported abrupt termination of services, alleged pressure to resign, and restrictions on internal job movements.

Many complainants have also claimed they were denied final settlements, earned benefits, or proper notice periods as mandated by labour laws.

In a post shared on social media, NITES stated that it had conducted a detailed review of the complaints, examined supporting documents submitted by employees, and found indications of non-compliance with statutory and contractual obligations.

The union has maintained that the alleged coercive practices violate norms laid down under applicable labour and employment regulations.

Formal Complaints Pursued Before Competent Authority

After reviewing each grievance, NITES assisted the affected employees in filing formal complaints with the Labour Commissioner’s Office in Pune.

The union stated that it expects the hearing to ensure transparency and accountability in the employment practices of major IT companies.

It also emphasised that mass layoffs in the IT sector, especially in the absence of due process, have long-term implications for workforce morale and industry stability.

The Labour Commissioner’s intervention marks a significant step, as disputes of this nature involving large IT services firms rarely reach formal hearings.

While TCS has not yet issued an official statement regarding the summons, the outcome of the proceedings is expected to be closely watched by industry stakeholders, employees, and labour rights advocates.

The case highlights the growing tension between workforce management strategies adopted by IT firms amid technological disruption and the need to uphold employee rights and lawful termination practices.

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