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US Agency Probes Workers' Bias Claims Against TCS
- The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is investigating claims made by former American workers against Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (TCS) alleging discrimination based on race, age, and national origin.
- Former TCS employees, mostly over 40 years old from non-South Asian backgrounds, claim they were targeted for layoffs while Indian colleagues were spared, some of whom held H-1B visas.
- TCS denied the allegations, stating they are meritless and emphasized their commitment to being an equal opportunity employer with high integrity and values.
- The complaints filed with the EEOC are confidential under federal law, which prevents the agency from commenting on ongoing investigations.
- The investigation into TCS began during President Biden's administration and has continued under President Trump, with claims also made in the UK alleging discrimination.
- US Representative Seth Moulton called for an investigation into TCS, suggesting a pattern of discrimination impacting Americans and potential misuse of US work visa programs.
- The EEOC previously found Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. discriminated against non-Indian workers, emphasizing the agency's role in enforcing workplace discrimination laws.
- TCS's alleged practices highlight concerns over outsourcing companies exploiting visa programs, such as H-1B, to fill high-skill US jobs.
- TCS, one of India's largest IT firms, has been scrutinized for its employment practices, including the use of L-1A visas, with allegations of circumventing H-1B rules.
- Acting EEOC chair Andrea R. Lucas has pledged to combat bias against American workers, emphasizing the need to protect the US immigration system and prevent discrimination.
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