{"id":1298051,"date":"2025-07-23T09:46:38","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T04:16:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1298051"},"modified":"2025-07-23T09:47:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T04:17:13","slug":"it-employee-union-nites-files-complaint-with-govt-over-tcs-bench-policy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/it-employee-union-nites-files-complaint-with-govt-over-tcs-bench-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"IT Employee Union NITES Files Complaint With Govt Over TCS Bench Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a major escalation, the <strong>Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES)<\/strong> has filed an official complaint with the <strong>Ministry of Labour and Employment<\/strong>, voicing concerns about <strong>Tata Consultancy Services\u2019 (TCS)<\/strong> newly implemented bench policy. The union has cited more than <strong>78 cases<\/strong> of employee grievances across India, highlighting growing unrest over forced transitions, high stress levels, and job insecurity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-23-at-9.46.02\u202fAM-1024x680.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1298070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-23-at-9.46.02\u202fAM-1024x680.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-23-at-9.46.02\u202fAM-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-23-at-9.46.02\u202fAM-768x510.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-23-at-9.46.02\u202fAM-1536x1020.png 1536w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-23-at-9.46.02\u202fAM-2048x1360.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Daily Pressure and Mental Fatigue During Allocation Phase<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to NITES, TCS employees are expected to start searching for new projects even before their current assignments have concluded. This transition period, known internally as the \u201callocation phase,\u201d has become a source of extreme pressure. Employees are reportedly required to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log <strong>daily timesheets<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in <strong>regular check-ins<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete <strong>4\u20136 hours of mandatory training modules<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remain fully available for <strong>sudden deployment<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This combination of workload and uncertainty is allegedly leading to <strong>mental exhaustion and psychological stress<\/strong>, creating what NITES describes as an \u201cunhealthy and coercive\u201d environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">35-Day Rule and Forced Resignations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most controversial aspect of the new policy is the <strong>35-day rule<\/strong>. Employees who fail to secure a new project within this timeframe are allegedly being <strong>pressured to resign<\/strong>, regardless of their past performance or specialization. NITES also alleges that some are being reassigned to unrelated roles outside their expertise\u2014further demoralizing the workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pay Disparity and Internal Discontent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding to the turmoil is the issue of <strong>unpaid variable compensation<\/strong>. According to the complaint, TCS has <strong>withheld variable pay for four consecutive quarters<\/strong>, even from employees who met their performance benchmarks. Meanwhile, the company is offering <strong>lucrative joining bonuses to external candidates<\/strong>, leading to frustration among existing staff who feel overlooked and underappreciated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NITES Calls for Government Intervention<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>NITES is urging the Ministry of Labour to investigate the matter and take corrective measures. The union asserts that the policy places undue pressure on employees while failing to address internal workforce planning challenges. It warns that the current setup could damage employee trust and corporate culture in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The unfolding controversy around TCS\u2019s bench policy reveals a deeper conversation around <strong>employee treatment, job security, and mental wellness<\/strong> in the IT sector. While TCS has not yet responded to the allegations, the situation highlights the urgent need for <strong>transparent, balanced, and humane HR practices<\/strong> in India\u2019s tech industry. All eyes are now on regulators to ensure fair play and protect worker rights in one of the country\u2019s largest employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/startuptalky.com\/news\/tcs-under-fire-it-union-slams-bench-policy\/\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a major escalation, the Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) has filed an official complaint with the Ministry of Labour and Employment, voicing concerns about Tata Consultancy Services\u2019 (TCS) newly implemented bench policy. 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