The ministry of labor and employment of Maharashtra has issued a notice in the name of Information technology (IT) major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) over a complaint of delayed onboarding of “2000 lateral recruits”, as per a media report on Wednesday.
Labor Department Issues Notice to TCS
It appears that the Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) has stepped forward to address the concerns of over 2,000 lateral recruits.
These recruits are facing adverse consequences due to the unexpected delay in their onboarding process by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).
Further, NITES informed about the challenges faced by professionals who resigned from their previous positions in anticipation of joining TCS, only to find themselves in financial distress without a source of income, in a formal grievance submitted to the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India.
The situation seems to be worse as these lateral recruits, with experience levels ranging from 1.8 to 15 years, have been left in limbo, unable to fulfill family responsibilities.
Swift Action By Ministry of Labour and Employment
Further in its notice, NITES has implored the Ministry of Labour and Employment to intervene, urging TCS to take the following actions.
- Full Salary Payments to the affected employees –
Under this, TCS needs to pay the affected employees their full salaries for the months during which the onboarding process has been delayed.
- Employee Assistance Program –
TCS has to provide the affected employees access to TCS’s employee assistance program for support during this challenging period.
- Alternative Employment Opportunities-
In this option, TCS has to collaborate with the affected employees to identify alternative employment opportunities within TCS.
Considering the NITES’ plea, the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Maharashtra, has taken swift action by issuing a notice to Tata Consultancy Services.
This move has marked a significant development in addressing the concerns of the affected IT professionals.
In the meantime, NITES, being a vocal advocate for the rights and welfare of IT professionals nationwide, continues to call upon all stakeholders, including TCS, to prioritize the well-being and security of these employees.
NITES believes that these professionals constitute the backbone of India’s IT industry, and their welfare should be of paramount importance to all involved parties.
In the coming days, we are likely to witness an increased scrutiny and discussions to ensure a fair resolution that addresses the concerns of the affected lateral recruits and safeguards the integrity of the IT industry’s workforce.
