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EEOC Probes TCS Allegations of Discrimination Against American Workers

Tata Consultancy Services faces accusations of bias in layoffs favoring Indian visa holders, with ongoing investigations in the US and UK.

The deal will count among TCS’ largest deals signed during the ongoing final quarter of FY23. (Mint)
The ongoing probe follows more than two dozen complaints filed with the US equal employment opportunity agency.
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Overview

  • The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is investigating claims that TCS targeted American workers, particularly those over 40 and non-South Asian, for layoffs while retaining Indian employees on H-1B visas.
  • The complaints, filed by more than two dozen former employees since late 2023, allege a pattern of race, age, and national origin discrimination in TCS's US operations.
  • TCS denies the allegations, describing them as meritless and reaffirming its commitment to equal employment practices.
  • A parallel case in the UK involves three former employees alleging similar discrimination during a 2023 redundancy process; TCS has also denied these claims.
  • The investigation follows increased scrutiny of visa programs and echoes a prior EEOC case against Cognizant, which resulted in a jury finding of systematic discrimination against non-Indian workers.