TCS Faces Lawsuit Alleging Discriminatory Employment Practices In US
Randy Devorin, a 61-year-old US citizen with over a decade of service at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in the global consulting practice, has taken legal action against the tech giant, alleging discriminatory employment practices.
In a lawsuit filed in a US court, Devorin claimed that TCS exhibited bias towards H-1B visa-holder employees of Indian/South Asian origin while targeting older American workers for termination to make room for Indian nationals and "freshers".
Devorin has demanded a jury trial to address these allegations of discrimination. According to the complaint, Devorin was informed in July last year that his team was disbanded and he was required to apply for a consultant role directly on an engagement. Despite his persistent efforts through emails and applications, Devorin's attempts did not progress beyond the initial stage. He believes that the resource management group intentionally hindered his applications. In contrast, a younger Indian employee swiftly secured a role and was offered multiple positions, none of which were extended to Devorin.
This lawsuit follows complaints filed by at least 22 workers with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) since late December, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. These experienced American professionals accused TCS of abruptly terminating their employment and replacing them with workers from India on H-1B visas. The lawsuit highlighted that out of the 14 global managing partners laid off, three Indian global managing partners were rehired into different roles, while the others were not retained.
The allegations raised by Devorin and the other complainants shed light on broader concerns regarding discriminatory practices within the tech industry, particularly regarding the treatment of older American workers and H-1B visa holders of Indian/South Asian origin.
