A post by social media influencer Venkatesh Alla went viral, sharing the layoff story of a Bengaluru techie who was let go by a tech firm despite paying over Rs 30 lakh in income tax.
The techie, Mr. Salim, received only three months' severance pay after being laid off from a high-paying job and is now funding his children's education from his savings and severance.
The incident sparked online debate about job security and income tax policies, with some advocating for structured unemployment benefits, while others pointed out the need to expand the tax base.
Netizens expressed varied opinions on whether the government should intervene in cases of job loss and highlighted the challenges faced by the middle-class workforce during layoffs.