Overview

• TCS skipped an in-person session with the Chief Labour Commissioner and sent an email committing to honour all offer letters for over 600 deferred lateral hires
• The company attributed the postponement of start dates to prevailing global market conditions and deferred client projects
• NITES has called for time-bound onboarding commitments, financial compensation for the deferment period, and access to mental health and relocation support
• The Labour Ministry has taken TCS’s response on record and is evaluating evidence submitted by NITES before deciding on further proceedings
• Separately, TCS’s global workforce realignment plan will affect about 12,000 employees, roughly 2% of its headcount, in its shift toward a future-ready operating model