Tata Consultancy Services: A Mumbai-based TCS employee has emerged victorious after being allegedly forced to resign while caring for his father in the ICU. The incident, which took place last year, has renewed conversations about employee rights, corporate responsibility, and the treatment of workers during personal emergencies.
The issue came to light after the employee approached the Labour Office, challenging TCS’ refusal to release his gratuity despite an adequate leave balance.
Labour Authorities Intervene
The employee, who had worked with the company for seven years, stated that he was pressured to resign during a period of emergency leave. According to the Forum for IT Employees (FITE), “Despite having sufficient leave balance, TCS not only pushed him to resign but also denied his gratuity.”
TCS forced an employee to resign while his father was fighting for life in the ICU, then denied him his rightful gratuity, despite sufficient leave balance.
Only after the Mumbai Labour Office stepped in did TCS get ordered to pay.
If this is how India’s biggest IT firms treat… pic.twitter.com/yfye7MgkE4
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After reviewing the complaint, the Mumbai Labour Office summoned TCS representatives to explain their stance. The Labour Commissioner reportedly cautioned the company against engaging in unfair labour practices and issued a directive instructing TCS to pay the employee his full gratuity for the entire duration of his service.
Key Message On Workers’ Rights
The employee ultimately received the complete gratuity amount, marking a clear win in his favour. FITE underlined the broader significance of the case, stating:
“The Labour Office / Labour Ministry has full authority to question and challenge any company’s internal policies, layoffs, forced resignations, wrongful terminations, or withheld dues. Come forward. Report issues. Your rights are protected only when you raise your voice.”
