Software major Infosys has let go of another 30-45 trainees from its Mysuru campus on March 26 after they failed to pass internal assessments, sources told Moneycontrol.
However, the Bengaluru-based company is offering alternative career path to the affected trainees, including 12 weeks of training for potential roles in Infosys Business Process Management (BPM).
The development comes two months after its move to terminate 350-odd trainees from the campus. These trainees were on-boarded after a delay of over 2.5 years.
Additionally, Infosys said it will sponsor the training for those who opt for the BPM course.
“Further to the announcement of the results of your final assessment attempt, please be informed that you have not met the qualifying criteria in the 'Foundation skills training program' despite the additional preparation time, doubt-clearing sessions, and several mock assessments opportunities,” mails sent to trainees read.
No Infosys representative was immediately available for comment on the development.
Additionally, India’s second largest IT services company is offering a one-month ex-gratia payment along with a relieving letter for the affected trainees.
For those unwilling to take the BPM pathway, the company will arrange transport from Mysuru to Bangalore and a standard travel allowance to their hometown. If required, trainees can avail of accommodation at the Employee Care Centre in Mysore until their departure date.
For those who want to leave the campus, the company has asked affected trainees to submit their travel and accommodation preferences by March 27, 2025.
Clean Chit
On February 27, the Karnataka Labour Department cleared Infosys of any labour law violations related to the exit of trainees, based on the documentary evidence collected.
"They were all only trainees, and some underwent training for three months. We cannot call it a layoff, so these labour laws are not applicable in such cases. A layoff applies only when there is regular employment. There is no employer-employee relationship at all. They were all apprenticeship trainees, not employees," a source said.
Earlier, Karnataka’s Labour Department officials visited Infosys’ campuses in Bengaluru and Mysuru to assess the situation following reports of trainee layoffs. This was preceded by a mail from the Union Labour Ministry, directing the Karnataka Labour Commissioner and Labour Secretary to examine the matter and take urgent necessary actions to resolve the dispute.
Infosys has, so far, maintained that the company has followed existing policy as per which the freshers will not be able to continue with the organisation if they fail the assessment.
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