TCS Faces Allegations of Discriminatory Redundancy Practices in the UK
As part of his case, Beer submitted an internal email from August 2023, allegedly sent by a human resources director, which indicated that employees not working on "billable" projects were at risk of redundancy. Beer argued that this policy disproportionately impacted older, non-Indian employees who had been moved off projects after contracts were won.
London: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading IT services provider and a division of the Indian multinational Tata Group, is under scrutiny for alleged discriminatory practices during a redundancy process in its UK operations. The UK employment tribunal is currently hearing claims that TCS unfairly targeted older, non-Indian nationals for redundancy while retaining younger, Indian employees.
Claims of Discrimination
The restructuring, which began in mid-2023, has been described by claimants as a deliberate effort to remove experienced, non-Indian staff from the Consulting Services and Integration (CS&I) division. Steve Beer, the primary claimant and a former partner at TCS since 2019, alleges that the company employed a “tickbox” consultancy process to predetermine redundancies. Beer claims this approach disproportionately affected older, non-Indian employees, who were deemed more expensive and less adaptable compared to their Indian counterparts.
Beer further accused TCS of employing a “bait-and-switch” strategy in its contract bidding process. According to him, the company showcased local, non-Indian staff in proposals to attract clients but replaced them with Indian employees once contracts were secured. This practice, he argued, was driven by cost-cutting measures and the perception that Indian employees were more manageable and cost-effective.
Evidence Presented
As part of his case, Beer submitted an internal email from August 2023, allegedly sent by a human resources director, which indicated that employees not working on “billable” projects were at risk of redundancy. Beer argued that this policy disproportionately impacted older, non-Indian employees who had been moved off projects after contracts were won.
Similar Allegations in the US
The UK case echoes similar allegations faced by TCS in the United States. In a legal dispute, 22 former employees claimed they were dismissed without proper notice and replaced with workers from India on H1-B visas. These claims also pointed to a pattern of targeting non-Indian staff as part of cost-saving measures.
TCS Denies All Claims
TCS, valued at nearly £110 billion on the BSE stock exchange, has denied all allegations in both the UK and US cases. The company maintains that its redundancy processes were conducted fairly and without discrimination based on age or nationality. The tribunal is expected to hear further evidence from Beer and other claimants in the coming weeks. For further insights into the evolving workplace paradigm, visit
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