{"id":1291527,"date":"2025-03-04T09:58:23","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T04:28:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1291527"},"modified":"2025-03-04T09:58:57","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T04:28:57","slug":"infosys-violated-apprentices-act-by-firing-700-interns-abruptly-centre-must-act-now-nites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/infosys-violated-apprentices-act-by-firing-700-interns-abruptly-centre-must-act-now-nites\/","title":{"rendered":"Infosys Violated Apprentices Act By Firing 700 Interns Abruptly, Centre Must Act Now &#8211; NITES"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) has escalated its battle against Infosys by filing formal complaints with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Skill Development. NITES claims Infosys violated the <strong>Apprentices Act, 1961<\/strong>, and <strong>Apprenticeship Rules, 1992<\/strong>, by terminating hundreds of trainees without proper procedure, demanding their reinstatement and pending stipends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/infosys-1280x720-1-1024x576-1024x576-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Infosys Violated Apprentices Act By Firing 700 Interns Abruptly, Centre Must Act Now - NITES\" class=\"wp-image-1291532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/infosys-1280x720-1-1024x576-1024x576-1.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/infosys-1280x720-1-1024x576-1024x576-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/infosys-1280x720-1-1024x576-1024x576-1-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Allegations of Coercion and Unfair Dismissals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>NITES alleges that Infosys forced nearly <strong>700 apprentices<\/strong> to sign mutual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindubusinessline.com\/companies\/nites-seeks-union-minister-of-educations-intervention-in-infosys-apprentice-terminations\/article69285743.ece\">separation agreements<\/a> under pressure, even deploying <strong>security personnel<\/strong> to intimidate trainees during meetings. Apprentices were reportedly barred from carrying phones, limiting their ability to document the situation or seek help, making the process appear coercive and legally questionable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Infosys Defends Its Actions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Infosys maintains that the layoffs followed its internal <strong>assessment process<\/strong>, where the apprentices failed to meet the required standards. The company insists this aligns with the apprenticeship contracts and is necessary to maintain talent quality for its global clients. Infosys has rejected claims of illegal or unethical conduct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Labour Department Clears Infosys, But Questions Remain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, the <strong>Karnataka labour department<\/strong> found no violations of labour laws during its inquiry. However, NITES contests this conclusion, pressing for central government action. The union warns that Infosys&#8217; actions set a dangerous precedent, potentially undermining the <strong>apprenticeship system<\/strong>, which is designed to provide skill development and employment stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Industry Reactions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While NITES pushes for urgent action, industry body <strong>Nasscom<\/strong> has defended the broader IT sector, stating that hiring practices remain merit-based and compliant with local laws. As the final report from the Karnataka labour department is expected soon, all eyes are on whether stronger government intervention will follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Lies Ahead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The outcome of this case could have major implications for apprenticeships across India\u2019s IT sector. If proven, NITES&#8217; allegations could trigger tighter regulations around trainee contracts and protections, ensuring young professionals aren&#8217;t left vulnerable to mass terminations without recourse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4o<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) has escalated its battle against Infosys by filing formal complaints with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Skill Development. NITES claims Infosys violated the Apprentices Act, 1961, and Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, by terminating hundreds of trainees without proper procedure, demanding their reinstatement and pending stipends. 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