Infosys is facing serious allegations regarding its labor practices after laying off nearly 350-400 trainees at its Mysuru campus. Trainee employees raised concerns about unfair termination practices, including insufficient communication of negative marking policies, incomplete severance benefits under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme, and failure to issue relieving letters. The intervention by the Union Labour Ministry underscores potential breaches in labor rights and ethical responsibility towards employees.

Infosys Layoffs: Centre intervenes again after NITES' latest claims, company dismisses allegations

The reported mass termination of trainees at Infosys, as documented by the labour complaint filed by NITES, points to potentially unethical employment practices and a failure to adhere to established labor laws. This action raises concerns about the company's commitment to fair labor practices and could be seen as contributing to broader oppressive corporate behaviors.

Infosys Layoffs: Tech Giant Faces Labour Complaint Over Alleged Mass Termination of 700 Trainees

The article highlights a significant issue regarding Infosys' labor practices, where a registered IT employee union has lodged a complaint over mass layoffs and alleged violation of labor laws. The use of intimidation tactics and the abrupt termination of trainees without proper procedural safeguards severely undermine worker rights, reflecting unethical labor relations and human rights practices in the company.

Infosys layoffs: IT employee union logs complaint with government

The allegations that Infosys forced resignations at its Mysuru campus indicate questionable labor practices and potential violations of workers' rights. The involvement of employee unions and the Karnataka Labour Department further underscore the seriousness of the reports. Even though the company denies these claims, such incidents contribute negatively to its ethical labor relations.

Mysuru Layoffs: Infosys Denies Using Force, Intimidation Tactics; Says Cooperating with Labour Department.

Infosys made a significant political contribution via electoral bonds by donating Rs 10 crore to JD(S) during a politically sensitive period. This type of donation, conducted through opaque channels, undermines transparency in political financing and can enable undue corporate influence on electoral processes, contributing indirectly to authoritarian practices. The use of electoral bonds circumvents public scrutiny and accountability, aligning with broader concerns about corporate complicity in authoritarian trends.

JD(S)’s Electoral Bonds: MEIL, Infosys, among top donors

Infosys's use of electoral bonds to channel Rs 1 crore to Janata Dal (Secular) during the Karnataka elections highlights a concerning overlap between corporate financial practices and political financing. The opacity of electoral bonds raises questions about democratic accountability and the potential for corporate money to unduly influence political outcomes, a dynamic that can indirectly support authoritarian practices by eroding transparent and fair electoral processes.

Infosys, along with two other IT firms, contributed to political parties through electoral bonds, with Cyient being the largest donor

Infosys’s contribution via electoral bonds demonstrates participation in an opaque funding scheme. By donating Rs 1 crore to JD(S), the company indirectly supports a system that lacks transparency, raising concerns about corporate complicity in political financing practices that could erode democratic processes and accountability.

Electoral bonds: Infosys among 3 IT companies that donated to political parties, Cyient largest donor

Infosys's use of the Electoral Bonds Scheme to make a ₹1 crore donation to Janata Dal (Secular) reflects an opaque method of political funding. This practice raises concerns about transparency and accountability in corporate political contributions, potentially enabling undue influence in politics, which is a hallmark concern in assessing complicity in the rise of authoritarian practices.

Electoral Bonds: IT majors such as Infosys, Cyient and Zensar on list of donors