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Infosys Layoffs Under Scrutiny: Union Labour Ministry Seeks Answers from Karnataka

The Union Labour Ministry has taken significant action by sending a second letter to the Karnataka government, demanding an investigation into the mass termination of 350-400 trainees at Infosys' Mysuru campus. These layoffs, attributed by Infosys to repeated assessment failures, have been deemed illegal and unethical by NITES, sparking widespread public outrage and government intervention. Read on for a deep dive into this developing story.

Feb 27

Infosys Layoffs Under Scrutiny: Union Labour Ministry Seeks Answers from Karnataka

Infosys Sparks Controversy with Alleged 'Mass Layoffs': Employee Union Files Complaint

In a significant labor dispute, Infosys is facing criticism for terminating about 700 trainees, a move condemned by the employee union NITES. The union has filed a formal complaint with the Ministry of Labour & Employment, alleging illegal labor practices and severe mistreatment of employees. The controversy has sparked widespread public outrage and calls for regulatory intervention, highlighting the tension between maintaining talent quality and ethical treatment within the tech industry.

Feb 9

Infosys Sparks Controversy with Alleged 'Mass Layoffs': Employee Union Files Complaint