Infosys Under Scrutiny: Mass Layoffs Spark Uproar

Infosys has reportedly laid off over 300 freshers who failed internal assessments after training, prompting the IT employee union NITES to threaten legal action, claiming the actual number is higher. The company maintains these terms are part of the contract to ensure talent quality.

IT giant Infosys is facing backlash after laying off over 300 freshers unable to clear internal assessments, sources reveal. The affected employees had undergone foundational training at the Mysuru campus.

The IT employee union, NITES, contends the number of terminated freshers is far greater, and plans to file a formal complaint with the Ministry of Labour and Employment, urging for immediate intervention.

Infosys insists that their hiring and assessment processes, in place for over twenty years, aim to maintain high talent levels for clients. NITES alleges employees were coerced into signing mutual separation letters, amidst ongoing tensions between the company and its workforce.

(With inputs from agencies.)