A TCS employee based in Mumbai has emerged victorious after being forced to resign while attending to his father in the ICU, highlighting issues of employee rights and company accountability. The incident, which occurred last year, drew attention after the employee approached the Labour Office to contest TCS’ denial of his gratuity, despite having sufficient leave balance.
Labour Authorities Step In
The employee, who had served TCS for seven years, said he was pressured to resign during his emergency leave. “Despite having sufficient leave balance, TCS not only pushed him to resign but also denied his gratuity,” the Forum for IT Employees (FITE) tweeted.
Following the complaint, the Mumbai Labour Office summoned TCS management to justify their actions. The Labour Commissioner warned the company about unfair labour practices and ordered TCS to pay the full gratuity for the employee’s seven years of service.
Full Gratuity Paid, Key Takeaways for Employees
The employee ultimately received the full gratuity amount. FITE emphasized the broader lesson: “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.”
The case serves as a reminder for employees that legal avenues exist to challenge unfair workplace practices, and that raising concerns can result in a successful resolution even against large corporations.
