In the latest news, Infosys dismissed around 350 employees at its Mysuru campus, who were a batch of freshers who did not perform well in the examinations conducted by the company. According to the assessments taken from a web-based course, the two fundamental ones covering Java programming and the database management system, one had to attain scores of at least 65% in each. Even when they were offered three tries, the trainees failed to meet the criteria.

Key Highlights:

• Infosys terminates approximately 350 freshers at its Mysuru campus after they failed to clear internal assessments, despite being given three attempts.
• The assessments focused on Java programming and database management systems, requiring a minimum score of 65% in each.
• The Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) alleges that the actual number of affected trainees is around 700 and plans to file a complaint with the Ministry of Labour & Employment.
• Infosys defends the terminations, stating that the assessment process has been in place for over two decades and is clearly outlined in employment contracts.
• Affected trainees report being asked to leave the premises without prior notice, severance packages, or support, leading to criticism from labor rights groups.

Dispute Over Infosys' Assessment Policy: NITES Challenges Termination of Trainees

Infosys insists that this assessment process has been in place for over two decades, and this practice is well spelled out in the contract of employment. The process, which the company has established, is aimed at emphasizing the quality of talent available to meet the needs of clients.

Nonetheless, the Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) has refuted such claims by pointing out that there are approximately 700 trainees who fall victim to the same. Out of these, NITES is next planning to approach the Ministry of Labour & Employment to file a complaint for ethical employment practices as well as labor laws.

Infosys Under Fire: Trainees Allege Forced Exits Without Notice or Support

The bitter experiences captured by affected trainees include being asked to leave the premises without notice, being offered no severance packages or any form of support. Some rationalize that they were forced to sign 'mutual severance' letters, thus they have no option but to take them seriously.

This has stirred up discussions regarding employment practices within the IT industry, particularly the plight of the freshers and employment tests/assessments. This is because there are questions that have emerged with regards to the issues that any disappointed trainee or advocacy group might have against Infosys and labor authorities.