{"id":1286205,"date":"2024-10-10T07:56:18","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T02:26:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1286205"},"modified":"2024-10-10T07:56:39","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T02:26:39","slug":"jury-rules-that-cognizant-discriminated-against-non-indians-in-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/jury-rules-that-cognizant-discriminated-against-non-indians-in-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"Jury Rules That Cognizant Discriminated Against Non-Indians In USA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp was recently found liable for discriminatory conduct against non-Indian workers. A US jury ruled that the company engaged in biased employment practices favoring South Asian employees, specifically from India. This verdict came after a failed attempt by Cognizant to convince a federal judge in Los Angeles to dismiss the lawsuit, which has been ongoing since 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Untitled-design-3-6-1.jpg\" alt=\"Jury Rules That Cognizant Discriminated Against Non-Indians In USA\" class=\"wp-image-1286206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Untitled-design-3-6-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Untitled-design-3-6-1-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Untitled-design-3-6-1-768x357.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The class-action lawsuit was initially filed by three employees who identified as \u201cCaucasian,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindubusinessline.com\/info-tech\/cognizant-discriminated-against-non-indian-workers-us-jury-says\/article68735700.ece\">alleging<\/a> that they were unfairly terminated after being &#8220;benched&#8221; without work and replaced by &#8220;visa-ready&#8221; Indian workers. This discriminatory pattern led to the case being escalated and eventually taken to court, where the jury ruled in favor of the plaintiffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cognizant\u2019s Response and Planned Appeal<\/strong><br>Cognizant expressed disappointment with the verdict and stated that the company would appeal the decision. A spokesperson for the company, Jeff DeMarrais, emphasized that Cognizant has built a diverse and inclusive workplace and follows a strict equal employment opportunity policy. In his emailed statement, DeMarrais stressed that the company is committed to creating a culture where all employees feel valued and have the opportunity to succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>H1-B Visa Practices Under Scrutiny<\/strong><br>The trial also spotlighted Cognizant\u2019s involvement in the H1-B visa program, which has been criticized for allegedly allowing companies to prioritize foreign workers over local employees. Bloomberg News reported that Cognizant was among several outsourcing firms accused of exploiting loopholes in the H1-B visa lottery system. Despite these accusations, Cognizant defended its compliance with US visa laws and highlighted its increased hiring of American workers in recent years to reduce dependence on foreign labor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Palmer v. Cognizant Case<\/strong><br>The legal battle, known as Palmer v. Cognizant Tech Solutions Corp, has attracted significant attention due to its implications for employment practices in the tech industry. The jury&#8217;s decision has set a precedent for how companies manage hiring and employment decisions, particularly concerning diversity and visa-related policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the case progresses with Cognizant&#8217;s planned appeal, it continues to shed light on the ongoing tensions surrounding employment discrimination and visa practices in the US tech sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp was recently found liable for discriminatory conduct against non-Indian workers. A US jury ruled that the company engaged in biased employment practices favoring South Asian employees, specifically from India. 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