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Freshers said the tests were made difficult on purpose to make people fail, while NITES called the move unfair.
The IT employees’ group Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) has filed a complaint with the Karnataka State Labour Department against Infosys for allegedly unfairly firing around 700 fresh recruits at its Mysuru campus.
According to NITES, these freshers were hired in October 2024 but were suddenly given ‘mutual separation’ letters and told to leave.
Infosys Accused of Forcing Employees to Quit Under Pressure
The workers’ group NITES has accused Infosys of using unfair methods to fire employees on February 7.
According to their complaint, Infosys made recruits sign “mutual separation agreements” under pressure, without giving them a real choice.
NITES claimed that affected employees were locked in meeting rooms at the Mysore campus, where they were intimidated by security personnel and bouncers to accept the company’s decision.
The group warned that such actions could encourage other companies to do the same, harming IT employees. They have asked the Ministry of Labour & Employment to step in and protect workers’ rights.
Infosys has fired a group of trainees from its Mysore campus on February 7, a move criticized as “illegal and unethical” by workers’ rights groups. The exact number of layoffs is unclear. NITES, an IT workers’ body, claims around 700 employees were affected, while Infosys says the number is about 300.
According to Infosys, these freshers were given three chances to pass an assessment but were let go after failing. While such terminations are not new, the current scale is raising concerns. Previously, termination rates were under 10%, but they have now jumped to 30-40%, according to a Moneycontrol report.
Infosys lays off 700 at Mysuru campus: “Bouncers, security guards used,” complain to Labour Ministry
Infosys has fired around 700 campus recruits since October 2024 after they failed multiple internal assessments. Some employees have complained to NITES, alleging unfair treatment. They claim Infosys used intimidation and broke labor laws. Meanwhile, Infosys says it followed its contracts. NITES is now asking the government to step in.
Infosys has reportedly laid off around 700 campus recruits who joined in October 2024, according to the Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES), a group that supports IT and ITES employees. NITES president Harpreet Singh Saluja called the move “shocking and unethical” and said they plan to file a complaint with India’s Labour Ministry.
Dispute Over Infosys Employee Assessments
According to The Economic Times, around 400 Infosys employees were called in groups and given ultimatum letters after failing a qualifying test three times. These employees claim that the test criteria and syllabus were changed during the process.
Infosys responded, stating that freshers get three chances to pass the assessment, as mentioned in their contracts. The company emphasized that this policy has been in place for over 20 years.
Most affected employees are from the 2022 engineering batch, who trained at the Mysuru campus. They had already waited two years before joining in October 2023, with initial offer letters promising salaries of ₹3.2-3.7 lakh per year for system engineer roles.
NITES, an IT employees’ union, has accused Infosys of using intimidation tactics. “The company brought in bouncers and security to pressure employees, preventing them from using mobile phones to document the situation or seek help,” said NITES President Saluja.
The organization is calling for government action, claiming Infosys’ actions violate the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, and demanding steps to protect IT workers’ rights.
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