IT worker with 30 years of service at TCS allegedly forced into premature retirement, according to a Reddit post; company issues statement in response
In a shocking turn of events, a long-serving Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) employee with 30 years of service was forced into early retirement in June 2025. The incident, which took place on the employee's contract retirement age of 60, has sparked protests and a heated online debate.
On September 5, protests against TCS occurred in Noida and Kolkata, organised by the All India IT and ITeS Employees' Union (AIITEU). The protests were in response to forced resignations and illegal terminations at TCS, with the AIITEU sharing pictures from the protests with the caption "TCS Stop Retrenchment or the resistance will grow louder."
One of the banners used by the protestors urged employees not to resign with the message "Don't resign." The employee in question, who is 50 years old, opted for early retirement to avoid a "dirty termination letter." However, this decision has left them facing limited job prospects in a market that is unfavourable to seasoned professionals.
The incident was shared on Reddit under the "workplace toxicity" tag, where it has caused a stir. One Reddit user, identified as "silver_traveller," spoke with a news outlet about the incident. Another Reddit user referred to TCS as the leader of the WITCH companies and implied that long-term employees may have contributed to toxic practices within the company.
Several Reddit users expressed anger and frustration about the incident, with some questioning the employee's eligibility for pension or severance. One Reddit user believed the employee should be eligible for gratuity, suggesting it would be a significant amount. However, the employee was not provided with severance pay or compensation.
One Reddit user suggested that the employee should have accepted being fired to receive severance and potentially file a case. The employee graduated from a tier-1 engineering college and may have other options available to them.
It's important to note that the comments on Reddit do not reflect the views of Financialexpress.com. The story is based on a post shared by a Reddit user, and the details, opinions, and statements have not been independently verified. The forced retirement of the brother of the Reddit user who reported about Tata Consultancy Services happened in the year 2021.
This incident highlights the need for fair treatment of employees, especially those who have dedicated their careers to a company. As the debate continues online and offline, TCS and similar companies must consider the long-term impact of their actions on their workforce.
