Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has terminated the employment of a female employee, identified as Revathi (name changed), who had lodged a sexual harassment complaint against her manager five years ago. This dismissal follows a ruling by the Kancheepuram Labour Court that was in favour of the company regarding the harassment case.
TCS Cites 'Social Media Posts' as Reason for Termination
TCS cited Revathi's conduct and her social media activity as the rationale behind her dismissal. In the termination letter, the firm referenced two news articles and four statements from labor unions that alleged workplace harassment. The letter claimed that her employment was ended due to "her conduct at the workplace during the entire period of pendency of the aforementioned appeal."
Revathi Challenges Termination in Madras High Court
Following her termination, Revathi has challenged both the labor court's verdict and her dismissal in the Madras High Court, which has granted an interim stay on the case. In her petition, she contends that TCS terminated her employment without citing any specific instances of misconduct or violations of company policies. Revathi also alleges that TCS did not adhere to due process during her termination.
Revathi's Lawyer Criticizes TCS's Actions
Revathi's legal representative has criticized TCS for its handling of the situation, asserting that the company has failed to provide specific examples of misconduct or violations of policies. "They have also not followed due process while terminating her employment," the lawyer stated.
With inputs from agencies
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